Sociology of Families
Author | : Teresa Ciabattari |
Publisher | : SAGE Publications |
Total Pages | : 431 |
Release | : 2021-07-29 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781544342429 |
ISBN-13 | : 154434242X |
Rating | : 4/5 (29 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Sociology of Families: Change, Continuity, and Diversity offers students an engaging introduction to sociological thinking about contemporary families in the United States. By incorporating discussions of diversity and inequality into every chapter, author Teresa Ciabattari highlights how structures of inequality based on social divisions such as gender, race, and sexuality shape the institution of the family. The Second Edition has been updated to include the most recent data and statistics, expanded coverage of childhood and parenting, and a new chapter on family violence. Included with this text The online resources for your text are available via the password-protected Instructor Resource Site..