Studying Families

Contents of This Chapter:

  1. Chapter Reading Guide
    1. Chapter Learning Objectives
    2. Key Terms Preview
    3. Licenses and Attributions for Chapter Reading Guide
      1. Open Content, Original
  2. How and Why We Study Families
    1. Objective and Subjective Views
    2. Using Your Sociological Imagination
    3. Learning about Others
    4. Families and Social Structure
    5. Using an Equity Lens to Study Families
    6. Comprehension Self Check
    7. Licenses and Attributions for How and Why We Study Families
      1. Open Content, Original
      2. All Rights Reserved Content
    8. References
  3. Research Methods and Applications to Studying Families
    1. Surveys
    2. Experiments
    3. Observational Studies
    4. Analysis and Synthesis of Existing Data
    5. Qualitative and Quantitative Research
    6. The Scientific Process and Objectivity
    7. Comprehension Self Check
    8. Licenses and Attributions for Research Methods and Applications to Studying Families
      1. Open Content, Original
      2. Open Content, Shared Previously
    9. References
  4. Learning about Families
    1. Cognitive and Emotional Perspective-Taking
    2. Objectivity and Humanity
    3. Cultural Humility
    4. Dimensions of Diversity within Families
      1. Culture
      2. Race
    5. In Focus: Is Race a Selected Identity?
      1. Ethnicity
      2. Origin and First Language
      3. Gender and Sex
      4. Age
      5. Socioeconomic Status
      6. Sexual Orientation
      7. Ability/Disability
    6. Comprehension Self Check
    7. Licenses and Attributions for Learning about Families
      1. Open Content, Original
      2. Open Content, Shared Previously
    8. References
  5. Social Stratification in Families
    1. Social Classes in the United States
    2. Changing Economics Effects on Families
    3. Comprehension Self Check
    4. Licenses and Attributions for Social Stratification in Families
      1. Open Content, Original
      2. Open Content, Shared Previously
    5. References
  6. Theories, Perspectives, and Key Concepts
    1. Theories Used in Contemporary Families: An Equity Lens
    2. Comprehension Self Check
    3. Licenses and Attributions for Theories, Perspectives, and Key Concepts
      1. Open Content, Original
      2. All Rights Reserved Content
  7. What Is a Social Problem?
    1. The Sociological Imagination and Social Problems
    2. Comprehension Self Check
    3. Licenses and Attributions for What Is a Social Problem?
      1. Open Content, Shared Previously
    4. References
  8. Looking Ahead: Life Course Theory and COVID-19
    1. Licenses and Attributions for Looking Ahead: Life Course Theory and COVID-19
      1. Open Content, Original
    2. References
  9. Going Deeper
    1. Want to Learn More?
    2. Reflective Questions
    3. Key Terms
    4. Activity: Social Location Impacts Families
      1. Discussion Questions
    5. Licenses and Attributions for Going Deeper
      1. Open Content, Original
      2. Open Content, Shared Previously

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