SOCL 2001 Chapter : SOCL CHEAT SHEET 4
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Taking care of basic needs, how it is affected by other institutions and how it affects other institutions, and interdependence (they are all connected: what is family, difficult to define; its not an exact concept- so diverse. Family vs household- household is who lives there at a particular time. Family structures: nuclear (self, spouse, kids); extended is further, nuclear vs extended family household, us is normally nuclear household, but some extended, minorities are more likely for extended household- has to do with culture. Functional- fam is universal; 5 functions/reasons for existence. Sexual regulation- usually exclusive right to each other. Reproduction/social placement (fatherhood)- patrilineal vs matrilineal descent; some societies do not require fathers (birth from wedlock- illegitimate); jamaican islands started single mothers in. Second shift- women going to work than having second job of housework at home. Same/different resources- love is same, looks is same or different,
