New kinds of intimate relationships such as post-divorce families,
co-habiting couples, 'friends as family' and same-sex unions are
now commonplace. This book explores the growing diversity of family
life by presenting a comprehensive assessment of recent research
and theory, and foregrounds new thinking about 'family', parenting,
childhood and personal life.
"A Sociology of Family Life" queries notions of moral decline by
revealing a remarkable persistence of commitment and reciprocity
across cultures in traditional and new family relations. This
insightful and innovative work examines factors such as gender,
race, ethnic identity and new sexual lifestyles in relation to
cultural customs, government policies and social inequalities.
Global dimensions of intimate life are explored, including the
impact of population policies on fertility in several nations;
ethical dilemmas associated with reproductive technologies among
different cultures; interdependencies between rich and poor nations
through the globalization of domestic care; and transnational
marriage strategies. This book will be indispensable for students
across the social sciences interested in change in intimate
relations.Selected by Choice as a 2013 Outstanding Academic
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