Learning Objectives
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Chapter 12: The Changing Family Learning Objectives |
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After reading Chapter 12, students should be be able to:
1. understand how the family is frequently singled out as the source of many social problems and the position of sociologists about the family.
2. discuss the nature of families, including a working knowledge of the various terms introduced in the text.
3. understand the issues surrounding adequate family functioning.
4. explain the effects of women's employment, including the impact of juggling work and family responsibilities.
5. understand the text's discussion of the black family.
6. discuss divorce as a social problem and evaluate the impact of divorce.
7. be familiar with stepfamilies.
8. be able to explain the trends in divorce rates.
9. be familiar with cohabiting couples in American society.
10. understand the implications of the postponement of marriage for the family.
11. list the changing norms of parenthood, including illegitimacy, teenage pregnancy, and gay/lesbian families.
12. explain the plight of the homeless in the United States and the implications that these conditions have for the American family.
13. detail the recent advances in reproductive technology.
14. define and discuss surrogacy.
15. explain the social-policy implications of divorce law, efforts to reduce teen pregnancy, child care, and family support.
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