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Sociology

If you have any test reviews, homeworks, guides, anything school related that you think can be posted on this website, reach out to me at makingschooleasier@gmail.com   Chapter 1 Why study the family sociologically? Recognize patterns and trends Understand family as a social institution Develop research and conceptual frameworks Advocate for all families, while challenging stereotypes and misinformation. How are families defined? Money, love, blood, household and support. Definitions of family vary: Historically, Geographically, Culturally Family is defined: personally, POLITICALLY, LEGALLY, socially, religiously and ECONOMICALLY. Are there universal family norms?  (Gittins article and Baca Zinn article) Is there an ideal family form? What is “normal?” Do certain types of families hurt society? Family refers to a collection of people, related to each other by: Ancestry, Marriage, Adoption or Affinity (a commitment to each other and a unique id