CDFS 408 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Gender Role
Diversity: Parenthood and Family
Parenthood
Rewards:
Warmth and affection
Responsible member of society
Later life factors
Less selfish and more sacrifice
Costs:
Loss of freedom and privacy
Reduced time for partner
Financial strain
Family work conflicts
Declines in Fertility
Fertility rates are associated with
Economic climate of a nation
Shifts in women’s gender roles
Pursue education/career
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Have more egalitarian roles at home
Projected growth in both Hispanic and Asian American populations
Due to birth and migration
Family Forms
US Census Data 2012
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