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Ecology of the Family (Family Transitions (Divorce, Child Custody…
Ecology of the Family
Family Transitions
Divorce
Child Custody Arrangements
Stepfamilies
Families of Adopted Children
Dual Earner Families
Family Systems: Basic Structures
definition of family: then and now
nuclear family
family of orientation vs. procreation
matriarchal vs. patriarchal families vs. egalitarian families
Families of Diverse Parents
Families of Unmarried Parents
Interethnic (Racial) and Interfaith (Religious) Families
Families of Same-Sex Parents
Macrosystem Influences on Families & Children: Socioeconomic Status
ascribed vs. achieved status (traditional vs. modern societies)
social class differences: Upper Class, middle class, lower class, underclass
Social Class Socialization Theories
Social causation Perspective: family stress model & extended investment model
social selection perspective: individual characteristics of parents based on genes, personality and physical traits will predict achievement
Macrosystem Influences on Families: Ethnic Orientation
Gemeinschaft groups (high context; Collectivism)- 70% of the world
Gesellschaft groups (low-context; Individualism)
5 questions to answer to help our understanding of cultural diversity and socialization: (1) How do humans relate to each other? (2)What is the significant time dimension? (3) What is the valued personality type? (4) What is the relationship of humans to nature? (5)What are the innate predisposition of humans?
Chronosystem Influences
Political
Immigration, Foreign, and Domestic Policies
Economic
Technological
Macrosystem Influence: Religious Orientation
Religion: 78% of adults report belonging to various forms of Christianity, etc.
influence values and behavior
Protestant ethic: belief in individualism, thrift, self-sacrifice, efficiency, personal responsibility, and productivity
Family Systems: Basic functions
Functional Family Changes
Reproduction
Socialization/Education
Assignment of Social Roles
Authority patterns
Economic Support
Nurturance/Emotional Support