Choices and constraints in family life
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Choices and constraints in family life
（Themes in Canadian sociology）
Oxford University Press, 2010
2nd ed
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [213]-237) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Designed specifically for sociology of the family courses, this text examines the choices and constraints placed on individuals, relationships, and marriages in light of both family circumstances and societal expectations. Using an interdisciplinary approach that draws on the latest research in sociology, psychology, anthropology, and social history, the author explores emerging patterns in family life, including rising rates of cohabitation among both heterosexual and same-sex couples; trends in birth rates; and higher rates of separation, re-partnering, and stepfamilies. With the most up-to-date statistical data, new information on aging and women in the workforce, and extensive coverage of historical and theoretical perspectives, this new second edition is a concise yet comprehensive examination of family life in western society.
Table of Contents
- Detailed Table of Contents
- List of Tables and Boxes
- Preface and Acknowledgements
- 1. Conceptualizing Families
- 2. Forming Relationships
- 3. Cohabitation and Marriage
- 4. Child-bearing, Child-rearing, and Childhood
- 5. Household Work and Money
- 6. Separation, Divorce, and Re-partnering
- 7. Midlife, Aging, and Retirement (NEW)
- 8. Constraints on Personal Choices
- Glossary
- References
- Index
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