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Concepts and Definitions of Family for the 21st Century (Hardcover)
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Concepts and Definitions of Family for the 21st Century (Hardcover)
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Explore the breakdown of the universal family form into new living
arrangements and the political and social implications of how they
influence the definition of family today Concepts and Definitions
of Family for the 21st Century views families from a US perspective
and from many different cultures and societies. You will examine
the family as it has evolved from the 1950s traditional family to
today's family structures. The controversial question, "What is
family?" is thoroughly examined as it has become an increasingly
important social policy concern because of the recent change in the
traditional family. Scholars and researchers in family studies and
sociology will be intrigued by these thought-provoking articles
that analyze the definition of the family from a multitude of
perspectives.Concepts and Definitions of Family for the 21st
Century looks at family in terms of its social construction,
variations and the diversity in families, among others. You will
examine the negative implications of using the term "The Family" as
it implies "The Nuclear Family," which many powerful lobbies
(politics, morality, religion) claim to support and revere. You
will also explore family ideology and identity from many different
social and cultural contexts. Some of the family issues you will
explore in Concepts and Definitions of Family for the 21st Century
include: marrying, procreating, and divorcing in a traditional
Jewish family redefining western families by taking into
consideration the legal factors, history, tradition and the
continued expansion of the definition of family in the US
addressing family issues in Lithuania, a country amidst many
political changes challenging and complicating the definition of
family with stepfamilies exploring the question "What are families
after divorce?" examining multicultural motives for marriage and
how these motives effect courting behavior in Lithuania defining
families through caregiving patternsConcepts and Definitions of
Family for the 21st Century goes in-depth to broaden and interpret
the meaning of family in today's society. Through the exploration
of legal implications, professional and personal needs this text
takes into account the large variety of groups that have close
living relationships. Concepts and Definitions of Family for the
21st Century will assist you in answering the difficult and complex
question "What is family?"
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