Match the correct theoretical approaches with the sentences

Word bank: Feminist theory , symbolic interactionism, systems theory, structural theory , social exchange theory

1. All members are impacted when something happens to one

2. Subjective meanings shape how people see themselves in the family

3. Cost benefit analysis is done to make family chives

4. The family is a social institution that performs essential functions for society

From the movie “parenthood”, 1989 . Using the theoretical approaches, analyze each of the families challenges and dysfunction. You are to complete for each of the five families. Include specific examples from the film. Make sure you use key terms and concepts discussed to demonstrate that you are applying the theory to the families.

Family members:

1. Frank and Marilyn (Grandparents)

How they understand themselves and their role in the family? What are their challenges and dysfunctions?theory? Analysis ?

2.Helen (Julie, Garry, Tod)

How they understand themselves and their role in the family? What are their challenges and dysfunctions?theory? Analysis ?

3.Gil (Karen, Kevin, Taylor, Justin)

How they understand themselves and their role in the family? What are their challenges and dysfunctions?theory? Analysis ?

4.Susan (Nathan, Patti)

How they understand themselves and their role in the family? What are their challenges and dysfunctions?theory? Analysis ?

5.Larry (Cool)

How they understand themselves and their role in the family? What are their challenges and dysfunctions?theory? Analysis ?

Why are symbolic interactionism and queer theory regarded as microsociology?

Short Story I Chose: Creative Writing

Questions

Feminist Theory

Marxist Theory

Psychoanalytic Theory

1. What aspects of the short story lend themselves to this particular lens?

1. Cite specific textual quotations that support this reading.

1. If you look through this lens, what themes or patterns are brought into sharp relief?

1. If you look through this lens, what questions emerge?

*You can substitute Postcolonial Theory for one of the above if you wish.