Unit 2 Flashcards
Theory
a set of statements that explains why a particular phenomenon occurs
Research
the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach a new conclusion
why is theory important
drives research, analyzes findings, offers solutions for family problems
why is research important
helps make informed decisions and enhances the ability to think critically before making a decision
Structural function theory
explains how a society’s interdependent parts work together to ensure its survival
bredwinner to farther and supportive/ nurturing role to mother
conflict theory
examines how groups disagree, struggle for power, and complete for scarce resources like wealth and power.
problems are societal not individual
feminist theory
examines social, economical, and political inequality between women and men
expand the idea of the family
initating legislation to address family violence
ecological theory
examines how a family influences and is influenced by its environment
microsystems, mesosystem, ecosystem, and macrosystem
urnie Bronfenbrenner
family development theory
examines the changes that families experience over the lifespan
Evelyn Duvall
family life cycle
developmental tasks
symbolic interaction theory
examines the everyday behavior of individuals
ideas, beliefs, and attitudes shape our daily lives
each family plays more than one role
social exchange theory
proposes that people see through their interactions to maximize their rewards and minimize their costs
family systems theory
views that family as a functioning unit that solves problems, makes decisions, and achieved collective goods
equilibrium
