Ch. 11 - Family
In this chapter we will examine the theoretical perspectives of marriage. Time will also be spent analyzing family and marriage across cultures, as well as changes in marriage and family.
Chapter 11 Objectives
- Describe types of family structure and norms for marriage arrangements.
- Compare and contrast views of the family proposed by the three major perspectives.
- Outline the extent and cause of divorce in America.
- Give an overview of family violence in the United States.
- Describe alternatives to the traditional nuclear family structure.
- Discuss the future of the family in the United States.