Concepts and Questions
- How are the three deep structure elements
interrelated? Are those links the same in every
culture? - During the chapter, we discussed cultural differ-
ences in the perception and treatment of the
elderly. Why do you think the differences exist? - What are some ways a person’s family influences
his or her cultural identity? - What do you see as the major differences
between nuclear and extended families? How do
these differences influence communication
between members of the family? - Why do you believe families in the United States
have experienced so many changes in the last two
decades? What are these changes? Do you believe
the changes are positive or negative?- Was the parenting style in your home more
authoritarian or laissez-faire? - Do you believe mass media and social network-
ing will make major alterations to gender roles in
the next ten years? Why or why not? - Compare how the following four approaches to
child rearing would respond to a child’s aggres-
sive behavior: (1) authoritarian, (2) laissez-faire,
(3) collective, and (4) individualistic. - Will globalization eventually make all families
alike? If so, is that good or bad? - Is male dominance universal? Is so, why?
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