The document defines different types of families including nuclear, step, adoptive, single-parent, extended, and same-sex parent families. It also describes characteristics of families such as lineage (patrilineal, matrilineal, bilineal), place (patrilocal, matrilocal, neolocal), and authority structures (patriarchal, matriarchal). Sociological perspectives on the family are discussed, including the functionalist view that families fulfill important social functions, the conflict theory view that families maintain inequality, and the symbolic interactionist view that families negotiate meanings. Finally, the document outlines principles of family-school partnerships focused on shared goals, strong relationships, addressing student concerns, and cooperation
The document defines different types of families including nuclear, step, adoptive, single-parent, extended, and same-sex parent families. It also describes characteristics of families such as lineage (patrilineal, matrilineal, bilineal), place (patrilocal, matrilocal, neolocal), and authority structures (patriarchal, matriarchal). Sociological perspectives on the family are discussed, including the functionalist view that families fulfill important social functions, the conflict theory view that families maintain inequality, and the symbolic interactionist view that families negotiate meanings. Finally, the document outlines principles of family-school partnerships focused on shared goals, strong relationships, addressing student concerns, and cooperation
The document defines different types of families including nuclear, step, adoptive, single-parent, extended, and same-sex parent families. It also describes characteristics of families such as lineage (patrilineal, matrilineal, bilineal), place (patrilocal, matrilocal, neolocal), and authority structures (patriarchal, matriarchal). Sociological perspectives on the family are discussed, including the functionalist view that families fulfill important social functions, the conflict theory view that families maintain inequality, and the symbolic interactionist view that families negotiate meanings. Finally, the document outlines principles of family-school partnerships focused on shared goals, strong relationships, addressing student concerns, and cooperation
The document defines different types of families including nuclear, step, adoptive, single-parent, extended, and same-sex parent families. It also describes characteristics of families such as lineage (patrilineal, matrilineal, bilineal), place (patrilocal, matrilocal, neolocal), and authority structures (patriarchal, matriarchal). Sociological perspectives on the family are discussed, including the functionalist view that families fulfill important social functions, the conflict theory view that families maintain inequality, and the symbolic interactionist view that families negotiate meanings. Finally, the document outlines principles of family-school partnerships focused on shared goals, strong relationships, addressing student concerns, and cooperation
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FAMILY
TYPES OF FAMILY
1. Nuclear Family 2. Step Family 3. Adoptive Family 4. Single-Parent Family 5. Extended Family 6. Same-Sex Parent Family
CHARACTERISTICS OF FAMILY
1. Lineage Patrilineal- The ancestry continues through the father. Matrilineal- The woman is believed to be the ancestor of the family. Bilineal- a system of descent or inheritance in which both the male and the female lines of descent are recognized. 2. Place Patrilocal- Wife goes and lives in the house of her husband. Matrilocal- husband goes to live in the house of his wife Neolocal- husband and wife decides to move away from their families and create an independent household.
Patriarchal- The male is the head of family inclusive of powers. He is the owner and administrator of the family property and right. To him all persons living in the family are subordinated. Matriarchal- The authority vests in the woman head of the family. The male is subordinated to her. She is the owner of property and rules over family.
SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE ON THE FAMILY
1. Functionalists Perspective George Peter Murdock Functionalists view the family unit as a construct that fulfils important functions and keeps society running smoothly. The family performs several essential functions for society. It (1) socializes children, it (2) provides emotional and practical support for its members, it (3) helps regulate sexual activity and sexual reproduction, and it (4) provides its members with a social identity.
2. Conflict Theorists Perspective
Reuben Hill The conflict perspective views the family as a vehicle to maintain patriarchy (gender inequality) and social inequality in society.
Conflict theorists do not believe that conflict is bad; instead, they think it is a natural part of family life. 3. Symbolic Interactionists Perspective Symbolic interactionists view the family as a site of social reproduction where meanings are negotiated and maintained by family members. These are ways in which a family attaches meaning to verbal communication, non-verbal communication, people, and objects.
FAMILY AND SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS
Family-school partnerships are collaborative relationships and activities involving school staff, parents and other family members of students at a school. Family-school partnerships are founded on the principles of:
(1) shared goals of maximizing learning experiences and outcomes for children;
(2) strengthening relationships within and among the settings where children learn and grow;
(3) addressing concerns for children across home and school; and
(4) increasing cooperation between home and school.
