FMSC 170 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Day Care, Internalized Racism, Social Inequality

• School: University of Maryland
• Department: Family Science
• Course: FMSC 170
• Professor: Resnick

Document Summary

Becoming a family in modern times present some unique challenges, compared to the past. Modern families are not as close, geographically, to extended family, or close friends, typically. Families now have fewer children, and there is more decision making around having them. There is no model for how this should work and so the family that is supposed to be supportive has the stress of juggling everything and still being there for each other. Deciding if mom will work, how much, etc, is a big stress. New moms who stay at home to be with their babies often feel isolated. Working moms feel guilty and worry about child"s well-being. With mothers working more, there is more of a need for shared responsibilities, but women often continue to take the majority of the burden of child care and house making. Fear of being seen as lazy if not working. Feelings of being frumpy , boring, lack of adult interaction.