Assignment Problem:
Reread the stories of the 12 fictional families (pgs. 23 - 26) described in this chapter. Concentrate on two families (identify the families) in particular as you answer these questions:
Q1. How do these families illustrate the concept that contemporary families are under stress? Identify the sources of stress in each family.
Q2. How do these families illustrate the concept that family structure takes many forms? Identify the types of families you are looking at.
Q3. How do these families illustrate concepts about changing male and female roles?
Q4. How do these families illustrate concepts about the influence of culture on families?
Q5. Name any other social changes discussed in this chapter that are illustrated by the two families you chose.