PSYC 3630 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: G.I. Bill, Marriage Penalty, Portuguese Colonial War
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Chapter 3: american families in social context individuals and families vary as a result of the social setting in which they exist. Historical events: historical events and conditions affect options, decisions, and the everyday lives of families. American family life is experienced differently by people living through the great. Age structure: one of the most dramatic developments of the 20th century was the increased longevity of our population in 1900 it was 47, but an american child born in 2006 is expect to live to 78. Security and medicare) the declining proportion of children is likely to affect social policy support for families raising children fewer children may mean less attention and fewer resources devoted to their needs. Economic change and inequality the u. s. economy has not necessarily been good for many americans. Many have experiences increased job insecurity, loss of benefits, longer workdays, and more part-time and temporary work.
