Final Flashcards
(105 cards)
____ loss of control in the 20th century
Parental
I’m the 20th century how did dating change from formal to informal? (2)
- parents no longer met date
- dating and talking instead of asking permission
I’m 20th century what did birth control do? (2)
- made it easier for informal relationships
- liberated sexuality
Did arranged marriage still occur in the 20th century?
Yes
Patriarchy and dating - (2)
- men ask (his control)
- women wait
Marriage has ___, while living together had ____
Declined, increased
As explained, domesticity is a canon. Which means -
A norm or a principle
Domesticity reflected -
A shift from women working outside of home, to being responsible for the home
Domesticity was practiced during the mid-19th century for what class?
Middle, white families only
Childhood is -
Culturally and historically constructed
After industrialization, what happened to children?
Middle class, white - stayed at home, taken care for by moms
How were children seen before industrialization bs after?
Before - sturdy
After - fragile
One reason why poorer families may not want to marry is because expectations for marriage are ____
High
Wedding industrial complex:
Integration of various global industries that serve contemporary weddings
Most heterosexuals expect the man to propose marriage reflects ____
Patriarchal power — big decision
Who does the American Dream blame?
The individual, it’s their choice
Culture of poverty -
Children grow up w/ values that don’t allow upward mobility, passed down generations
Structural constraints regarding poverty -
Ppl don’t have same opportunities
(Functionalist/ critical theory)
Culture of poverty
Structural constraints
Functionalism
Critical theory
Which country has largest # of adult/child poverty, infant mortality?
US
Welfare is seen like an ____ to some government
Entitlement
Why is welfare not important?
Belief that “you are poor bc you don’t want it bad enough”
Achievement of natural growth:
Parents think love, shelter, food enough for personal growth
Concerted cultivation:
Parents cultivate cognitive and social skills