Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach 7/e James M. Henslin Chapter Sixteen: The Family This multimedia product and its contents are protected under copyright law. The following are prohibited by law: any public performance or display, including transmission of any image over a network; preparation of any derivative work, including the extraction, in whole or in part, of any images; any rental, lease, or lending of the program. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2005

What is a Family? In U.S.—One Woman, Man, and Children Other Cultures Polygamy and Polyandry Approved Group into which a Child is Born? Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2005

Family Defined “A family consists of people who consider themselves related by blood, marriage, or adoption.” Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2005

Common Cultural Themes Families Establish Patterns of… Mate Selection Descent Inheritance Authority Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2005

Marriage and Family in Theoretical Perspective—Functionalist Economic Production Socialization of Children Care of Sick and Aged Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2005

Marriage and Family in Theoretical Perspective—Functionalist Recreation Sexual Control Reproduction Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2005

Marriage and Family in Theoretical Perspective—Functionalist Functions of Incest and Taboo Isolation and Emotional Overload Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2005

Marriage and Family in Theoretical Perspective—Conflict Gender and Power Power Struggle over Housework Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2005

Marriage and Family in Theoretical Perspective—Symbolic Interaction Gender the Meaning of Marriage Gender Role Identification Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2005

The Family Life Cycle Love and Courtship in Global Perspective Marriage Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2005

The Family Life Cycle Childbirth Marital Satisfaction Social Class Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2005

The Family Life Cycle Child Rearing Married Couples and Single Mothers Day Care Nannies Social Class Birth Order Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2005

The Family Life Cycle Family in Later Life The Empty Nest “Boomerang” Children Widowhood Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2005

Diversity in U.S. Families African-American Families Latino Families Asian Families Native American Families Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2005

Diversity in U.S. Families One-Parent Families Families Without Children Blended Families Gay and Lesbian Families Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2005

Trends in U.S. Families Postponing Marriage Cohabitation Unmarried Mothers Grandparents as Parents The Sandwich Generation and Elder Care Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2005

Divorce and Remarriage Problems in Measuring Divorce Children of Divorce Absent Fathers and Serial Fatherhood Ex-Spouses Remarriage Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2005

Two Sides of Family Life The Dark Side Battering Child Abuse Marital Rape Incest Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2005

Two Sides of Family Life The Bright Side—Successful Marriages Spouse is Best Friend Like Spouse as Person Think Marriage is Long-Term Commitment Believe Marriage is Sacred Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2005

Two Sides of Family Life The Bright Side—Successful Marriages Agree with Spouse Aims and Goals Believe Spouse Grown More Interesting Want Relationship to Succeed Laugh Together Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2005

The Future of Marriage and Family No Danger of Becoming a Relic Cohabitation, Single Mothers, Age at Marriage, Grandparents as Parents will Increase Changes in Balance of Work and Home Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2005