SY103 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Senate Of Canada, Nuclear Family, Friedrich Engels
Document Summary
More young males than females reside in their parents homes up to ages 29. In 1925 fewer than 1 percent of marriages ended in marital dissolution. Today 38% of couples experience divorce after their 13th anniversary. 30% of children experience their parents separating before the age of 16. Almost 60% of canadians between 20-24 are living with their parents. Government policies rely on implicit expectations of family definitions. Definitions strongly sway whether single black mothers receive benefits or not for their family in north america. Families: many sociologists now define families as sets of intimate social relationships that people create to share resources to ensure their welfare and that of their dependents. The traditional and narrow definition of family harms many people. Compassionate care benefits plan: designed for gravely ill family members (including grandparents, in-laws, even close neighbours) to be ensured occupational provided health money.
