Asked by Alyssa Belle on Apr 28, 2024
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Develop an essay in which you compare the structure of your family of origin with the "monolithic" and idealized "nuclear family," using one of the following theoretical perspectives: symbolic interactionism,conflict theory,functionalism,post-structuralism,queer theory.
Symbolic Interactionism
A sociological perspective that views society as constructed through human interpretations and interactions based on symbols.
Monolithic
Describing something that is large, powerful, and intractably indivisible and uniform in character.
Nuclear Family
A family unit consisting of parents (both a mother and a father) and their children, living together as a single household.
- Compare and contrast one's own family structure with the traditional nuclear family model through various theoretical lenses.
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Zybrea KnightMay 02, 2024
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Essays will vary,but students are required to demonstrate a good sociological grasp of how a particular theoretical approach can be applied to their own family,while comparing it against the conventional "nuclear" family (which the student's own experiences may or may not resemble).
Learning Objectives
- Compare and contrast one's own family structure with the traditional nuclear family model through various theoretical lenses.