16 Feb What are some of the changes in the U.S. family structure that are most notable to you?
Order Instructions
you learned about the different types of families and our economic systems. You learned about the changing of the family to include many types of family structures beyond the traditional nuclear family. You learned theories that explain the major role that family plays in the structure of society. You also learned about the troubles that families face today. In this discussion, you will analyze the family and the economy, linking the macro- and micro-sociological levels of analysis to show the way institutions shape social life.
Engage
answer the following questions.
What are some of the changes in the U.S. family structure that are most notable to you?
How might the economy have contributed to these changes?
Pick one of the theories that you learned in this module and apply it to your understanding of the relationship between the family and the economy.