Sociology of the Family
Why is Parenting so difficult today? What benefit do children provide knowing that they are less likely to support their parents when they get old or for parents to live with their children? Discuss the stress model of parental effectiveness Define the following; Psychological parent, transition to parenthood Discuss the various ways that Social Class and Race affect parenting. Compare the three parenting styles: authoritarian, authoritative and permissive. What are some empirical (observed) outcomes of each? Which one is most recommended and why? What unique challenges do African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics families face today regardless of social class? Discuss social policies that could benefit low income parents regardless of class and race. Discuss three theoretical perspectives applied to unpaid household labor? Discuss the issues of unpaid family work, employment (work family) and to be single and working. How do they differ and will you rate them in terms of importance?
