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Ecology of the Family (Basic family structure (Nuclear family (husband,…
Ecology of the Family
Basic family structure
Nuclear family (husband, wife, children)
Family of orientation (family you’re born into
Family of procreation (family you create through marriage and children)
Extended family
Matriarchal family (mother has authority)
Patriarchal family (father has authority)
Egalitarian family (both sides of extended family are regarded as equal pg. 86)
What do families do?
Reproduction
Socialization/ education
Assignment of social roles
Economic support
Nurturance/ emotional support
How does the family adapt to societal changes?
Divorce: Divorce is becoming more common and the family has to learn how to deal with the series of stressful events that start with initial marital conflict and continues on.
Step-Families: when a new family is formed, new problems are likely to arise.(pg. 97-98)
Families of Adopted Children: "adoptive parents need to be prepared for the children's interpretation of the adoption even years after the situation was explained" pg. 99
Dual-Earner Families: when both parents work there can be a result of family problems. Lack of family time has consequences for the children and can lead to risky adolescent behavior.
Families of Diverse Parents
Unmarried Parents- unconventional families can give children love and stability, but it is more difficult because of the general absence of community supports. Children from unmarried parents have a higher risk of poverty, poor academic performance, and emotional or behavior problems.
Interethnic and Interfaith Families- interracial families more likely to face prejudice. Interracial and interfaith families must deal with cultural contrasts.
Same-Sex Parents: children may be teased. There is no higher incidence of homosexuality in children raised by homosexuals, there are not more signs of abuse, and they are not more psychologically troubled.
Socioeconomic Status (SES)
Upper class: child is regarded as the carrier of the family's name, heritage, and status. Parents socialize children well and train them to achieve a challenge. Prepared for adult roles. Generally attend private school and prestigious private colleges.
Middle class: earned status by achievement. Emphasis placed on nuclear family, egalitarian. High value placed on achievement.
Lower class: Composed of semiskilled and unskilled workers. Emphasis placed on extended family. Patriarchal patterns more common unless father is absent. Emphasis on respect for elders. Children expected to help family rather than continue school