SOCL 2505 : Socl 2505 Test 1 Notes
Document Summary
Intimacy- sharing intellectual, physically and/or emotionally with other ppl. Sharing things with ppl that you may not share with people. Discuses info about ourselves can open up to become vulnerable. Strengths- essential for developing and maintain successful marriage relationships. Can"t always force on problems/negatives you ignore. Diversity- there"s a variety of family structures including cultural and ethnic diversity in the us than ever before. Marriage- emotional legal commitment of 2 ppl sharing. Very different than what it was in the past. Only 20% of families is the same from the past. Diversity of family structure, cultural ethic background, income, size and longevity. Demographic event: it create a new social unit/family, broader social network. Joining of two families and social network: combine 2 sets of families. Legal contract b/w the couple and state: everything is community property, change your rights. Most common living arrangement: most ppl live together is married.
