SOCL 2001 Chapter : Family
Document Summary
Family a social group categorized by a common residence people who live together with commitment; care for any children; share common ties. (most important socializing agent) Functions of a family: regulating sexual behavior (incest taboo, reproduction, socialization, social placement, economic security, emotional support. Love : romantic love affection and sexual passion toward another person (united. Sates nation of lovers ) serial monogamy (romantic love is a less stable form of marriage) divorce rate is much higher in us than other countries. Women emotional reasons and men sexual motivations: unhappiness is main reason for divorce. Singlehood: people choosing to love alone, 93% still marry (postponement of marriage, age: 27 for women, 29 for men (median age) Cohabitation: two people living together without being legally married. Gay and lesbian families: approximately 33% of lesbian couples and 22% of gay couples and raising children (same sex families denied many legal benefits and receive less support than heterosexual families)
