Jan 15, 2010

Sociology 112 with Woodruff at Illinois State University

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By: Lauren Watters
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Days on the Family Farm: From the Golden Age through the Great Depression

Domestic Revolutions: A Social History Of American Family Life
Created: 2010-03-18
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300 years ago..

Families were responsible for: the economy, education, politics, and religion.
took care of the sick and elderly
policed and protected
fought wars
were responsible for the transfer of craft and job skills

Families Today

responsible for much less than families of the past
are more isolated from each other, from other family members and from the community
no longer function as a productive unit and thus rely on outside institution for survival and growth
have less functions and responsibilities than families from the past

What distinguishes today's families from families in the past

DIVERSITY

What happens when the family has less societal responsibility

Social confusion. We are losing our culture.

Family Confusion

forgotten skills
dependence on other institutions
helplessness

3 Primary Sources of Change of the Family

Changes in the economy
Demography (reduction of marriage fertility, aging population)
Change and transformation of Women's roles