Firstly, whether a family live in a symmetrical family or not will have an effect on the divisions of labour. March of Progress theorists (Liberal Feminists) such as Young and Willmott argue that family life is gradually improving for all its members, becoming more equal and democratic. For example, women now go out to work, just as men now help with housework and childcare. However Radical Feminists reject the ‘March of Progress’ theory, and argue that women remain unequal within the family. Anne Oakley argues that we still live in a patriarchal (male dominated) society, and therefore women occupy a subordinate and dependant role within the family and wider society.
Considered by most to be the backbone of America, it is how we socially and culturally indoctrinate our offspring so they are able to become a functional member of society. A lack of a full family is often cited as the reason that children end up as criminals or delinquents. The notion of family being the birthplace of problems is not even something most people could find feasible, which is what makes Barbara Ehrenreicht's essay "Are Families Dangerous?" seem a bit out in left field to most readers. But upon closer inspection and reflection into ones own family life, and the lives of those around them, Ehrenreicht's essay begins to make a lot more sense.
However, some parents might feel that the questions being asked are too personal and might feel like they are being judged by the school, but although questionnaires may ask personal or sensitive questions; parents are generally under no obligation to answer them. Researchers should always ask for informed consent before they start any form of
It’s beneficial as there are male and female role models available for the children, and it gives the parents more control of how their children are brought up. Another strength is that there’s less interference from wider family members however this can also be seen as a negative aspect, as other people are unaware of what’s happening and if there was any problems within the family and therefore it’s difficult to identify neglect. This also makes it difficult to seek professional help outside of the family. Another disadvantage of this privatised nuclear family is that children are only exposed to one set of values and so are influenced to become like their parents in the future as they have no exposure to other behaviours of different families. A criticism of this
I would need to be careful not impose my values but clearly understand their values. There are several ways you can get them speaking about themselves by asking open ended questions. According to chapter 11 it would be a good idea to explore how satisfied they are with the current division of labor. (Feminist Perspective on Family Therapy) It is very important not to take a feminist view of the family. Families should be encourage to make their own decisions and it should be upheld by the therapist.
THe World State doesn't want people to give their people responsibility because they want, “Stability, No civilization without social stability. No social stability without individual stability,” (Huxley, 42). The World State doesn’t give the people responsibility to because with responsibility, there is a need to fulfill the responsibility and stability is threatened when the responsibility isn’t. So the World State gives jobs that they know will be fulfilled and then when the job is done they are set loose like children. Despite the lack of responsibility, there are women who are not freemartins that, “did not forget their contraceptive precautions by the regulations,” (Huxley, 77).
Our roles have been to become more equal through various means and matters. In today's society men may help with house work and women are having full time careers to help support their families. There is less of an idea that men are the only bread winner in the house hold, as well as women tending to only house hold matters. Now the two roles are more shared. Women are now accepted into traditionally labeled male occupations, and men are being more accepted in traditional female roles.
Their action were overly extreme. Although this transaction from an obedient teen into an independent adult causes problems for many families it has to be done as Poppy Smith in How Can I Let My Children Go states, “ Parental control, so necessary at certain stages of our child's development, can be a hard habit to break, but it must be done. Giving our children-turned-young-adults freedom to make their own decisions is tough for many of
When Eastern immigrant parents arrive in America, they don’t just bring their personal belongings with them; their ideologies, cultural practices and living styles are also carried over. Thus, it would be safe to assume that when these immigrants have children, they will most likely instill these beliefs and practices upon them. However, these children are not just the products of that single culture; America can be coined with a culture of its own, a culture that most often clashes with those of immigrants. Children are often caught up amidst these social, physical and mental differences that exist between American culture and their native cultures, which in turn affects their own ideologies and outlook on life. This notion holds true
If children are not taught about race then they are left at their own discretion to see race how they want to see it. This is why I think it is so important that in order to stop racism; we need to prevent it from the root of the problem, the parents. It is the parents responsibility to teach and talk to their children about race and by doing so, the children will grow up to be comfortable when faced with racism and know be comfortable to hold conversations about it like Carey did and not Alana. Carey and Alana were both faced with the same problem; however, Carey handled the situation differently and had a better outcome. I believe this may have been from the way they were brought up.