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ISBN 10: 0205845304
ISBN 13: 9780205845309
Author:  Mary Ann A. Schwartz,  BarBara Marliene Scott

Examines personal belief systems and societal views

 

Marriages and Families: Diversity and Change, 7th edition, challenges students to examine their personal belief systems and societal views.

 

Using an engaging narrative and sociological approach, the text integrates race, class, and gender into the discussion of family experiences. It guides students to make informed choices and decisions about their own marriage, family, and intimate relationships.

 

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  • Engage Students — Contemporary stories about real people helps students connect to the material.
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Marriages and Families 7th Table of contents:

PART I: MARRIAGES AND FAMILIES IN A CHANGING SOCIETY

  1. The Changing Family

    • Family in Historical and Contemporary Context
    • The Social Significance of Families
    • Family Structures and Diversity
    • Marriage and Family Trends in Society

  2. Family Diversity: The Context of Inequality

    • Family Structure and Social Class
    • Race, Ethnicity, and Family Diversity
    • Gender and Family Roles
    • Intersectionality and Family Life

PART II: INDIVIDUALS IN FAMILIES: DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIALIZATION

  1. Individual Development and Family Dynamics

    • The Life Course Perspective
    • Family Socialization and Personal Development
    • Parenting Styles and Child Development
    • Adult Development and the Family

  2. Gender and Sexuality in Marriages and Families

    • Gender Socialization and Roles
    • Sexuality, Relationships, and Family Life
    • Changes in Gender Norms and Expectations
    • LGBTQ+ Families and Issues

PART III: THE DEVELOPMENT OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

  1. Love, Courtship, and Mate Selection

    • Theories of Love and Relationships
    • Courtship and Dating in Contemporary Society
    • Factors Affecting Mate Selection
    • The Changing Institution of Marriage

  2. Marriage and Communication

    • Communication Patterns in Marriage
    • Conflict Resolution and Negotiation
    • Intimacy and Emotional Closeness
    • Family Communication and Relationships

  3. Theoretical Approaches to Marriage and Family

    • Structural-Functional Theory
    • Social Exchange Theory
    • Conflict Theory
    • Symbolic Interactionism and Family Studies

PART IV: FAMILY ISSUES AND CHALLENGES

  1. Parenting and Childrearing

    • Parenting Styles and Practices
    • Parenting in Different Cultures and Social Contexts
    • Challenges in Parenting: Work-Life Balance, Single Parenthood
    • Parenting Adolescents and Young Adults

  2. Divorce, Separation, and Remarriage

    • Causes and Consequences of Divorce
    • Children of Divorce: Impacts and Adaptations
    • Remarriage and Blended Families
    • Legal and Emotional Aspects of Divorce and Remarriage

  3. Family Violence and Abuse

    • Types of Family Violence: Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Elder Abuse
    • Risk Factors and Consequences
    • Intervention and Prevention
    • Legal and Social Responses to Family Violence

PART V: THE FAMILY AND SOCIETY

  1. Work and Family Life

    • Work-Family Conflict and Balance
    • Dual-Income Families and Economic Realities
    • The Impact of Work on Family Dynamics
    • Family Leave and Child Care Issues

  2. Family and Social Policy

    • Government and Family Policy
    • Social Welfare Programs and Family Support
    • Health Care and Family Well-being
    • Reproductive Rights and Family Planning

  3. Families and Aging

    • The Aging Population and Family Roles
    • Caregiving for Aging Parents and Family Members
    • Aging and Relationships: Marriage and Family Life in Later Years
    • Societal and Family Approaches to Aging

PART VI: THE FUTURE OF MARRIAGES AND FAMILIES

  1. Future Trends in Marriage and Family Life
    • Globalization and Family Diversity
    • Technological Changes and Family Interactions
    • The Evolution of Family Structures and Norms
    • The Role of Families in the Future

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