2.8 Applying the Sociological Literacy Framework to Families
Sociological Eye
Definition
Focusing on how group membership shapes human behavior and attitudes.
Selected Examples
- Family
- Caregiving
- Trends in family life
Social Structure
Definition
The relationships and patterned interaction connecting different individuals, groups, and organizations that endure and shape behavior and attitudes.
Selected Examples
- How economic changes have changed family life
- Correlation between education and motherhood
- Correlation between geography and divorce rates
Socialization
Definition
The process by which people learn about their culture.
Selected Examples
- Family income can influence SAT scores
- Social class is a factor in socialization of children
Stratification
Definition
The systematic and unequal distribution of power, status, and resources.
Selected Examples
- Gender inequality increased during the COVID-19 pandemic
- American Time Use Survey shows who spends time caring for children
Social Change and Social Reproduction
Definition
The process by which people transform and maintain social arrangements and social structure.
Selected Examples
- Cohabitation rates
- Marriage and divorce rates