How does the US Census Bureau define families? A group of two people or more (one of whom is the householder) related by birth, marriage, or adoption and residing together; all such people (including related subfamily members) are considered as members of one family.
How does the book define famil...
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How does the US Census Bureau define families? ✅A group of two people or more
(one of whom is the householder) related by birth, marriage, or adoption and residing
together; all such people (including related subfamily members) are considered as
members of one family.
How does the book define families? ✅A family is any sexually expressive, parent-child,
or other kin relationship in which people—usually related by ancestry, marriage, or
adoption—
o (1) form an economic or otherwise practical unit and care for any children or other
dependents,
o (2) consider their identity to be significantly attached to the group, and
o (3) commit to maintaining that group over time.
What functions do families fill? ✅Families generally fill 3 major functions:
o Raising children responsibly
o Providing members with economic and other practical support
o Offering emotional security
What family patterns do we see across cultures and specifically in the US? ✅There is
no standard family in the U.S., but generally western cultures such as Europe and U.S.
use the Nuclear family model while eastern countries use the extended family model.
The nuclear family model is a family structure of husband, wife, and children. This
contrasts with eastern culture where they have more of an extended family with
grandparents, god parents, and other relatives involved in the daily lives and decision
making. Latino culture also exemplifies this at a lesser degree.
How have families changed across the course of US history? ✅Previously U.S.
families consisted of the nuclear family. Now, it's becoming much more diverse. This is
referred to as postmodern family structure. Postmodern family structure acknowledges
the fact that families today exhibit a multiplicity of forms and that new or altered family
forms continue to emerge and develop. Marriage is on the decline, more people are
beginning to cohabitate, same sex marriage is becoming more common, female headed
households increasing, divorce rate increase, remarriage decline, and many others.
What is the difference between the family decline vs. family change debate? ✅Family-
decline perspective claims that a cultural change toward excessive individualism and
self-indulgence has hurt relationships, led to high divorce rates, and undermines
responsible parenting. Family-change perspective sometimes point out that some family
changes can be for the better. Longer life expectancy can mean more positive years
with parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents. Easier access to divorce than was
, the case fifty years ago means that family members have alternatives to living with
domestic violence.
What is the difference between sliding and deciding? ✅These are types of decision
making. Sliding is when you "slide" into a situation or decision instead of making a
conscious decision. Deciding is when a person considers alternatives, is well informed,
and looks at consequences to make their decision.
Why study families? ✅Families are a central social institution in the lives of everyone.
They are influenced by the lives and environments around them and in turn have an
impact on their surroundings. Families are an important piece in the social structure of
society as well as the economy and political landscape. It is important to recognize the
impact that families have on not only the people in it, but also on everyone around them.
Exchange Theory ✅Uses economics when looking at social relationships. Basic
premise is that when individuals are engaged in social exchanges, they prefer to limit
their costs and maximize their rewards.
Family Development Theory ✅Focuses on the changes families experience as they
move through their life. Looks at families in stages of development and transition
periods. The main focus of family developmental theory is families over time.
Development is reciprocal meaning that the way each individual in the family develops
affects the rest of the members of the family and has an effect on the overall growth of
the family.
Family Systems Theory ✅An umbrella term for a wide range of specific theories. This
theoretical perspective examines the family as a whole. It looks to the patterns of
behavior and relationships within the family in which each member is affected by the
behavior of others. Systems tend toward equilibrium and will react to change in one part
by seeking equilibrium either by restoring the old system or by creating a new one.
Gender identity ✅refers to the degree to which we see ourselves as feminine,
masculine, transsexual—or perhaps even nongender and having no gender at all.
Sex ✅used in reference to male or female anatomy and physiology.
Gender expectations ✅describes societal attitudes and behaviors expected of and
associated with an individual's anatomical sex assigned at birth.
Intersexed ✅a general term used for a variety of conditions in which a person is born
with a reproductive or sexual anatomy that doesn't seem to fit the typical definitions of
female or male.
Transsexual ✅a person who emotionally and psychologically feels that they belong to
the opposite sex.
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