sociology

Answer question 1 and 2 in at least 150 words and one reference for each.

1. Use Bronfenbrenner’s bioecological theory to evaluate a family that you know well. Include the five key systems. It does not have to be your own family. Please do not use their real names.

2. Describe systems theory and one other family theory. Which theory do you lean towards? What is the benefit of learning multiple theoretical approaches?

Question 3

 Write an essay (750-1,000 words) addressing the following prompts. Cite two to four scholarly sources in your essay:

a. Briefly describe how a sociologist would study family processes from the theoretical perspectives of structural functionalism, conflict, and social exchange. Give an example of each.

b. Describe the Standard North American (SNA) family

c. Compare & contrast the SNA to one other family structure.

d. Explain how trends affect ethnic groups in the United States.

e. Compare & contrast social, cultural, and historical constructs to various types of families.

This assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:

 3.1: Explain social processes through the functional, conflict, and symbolic interaction perspectives.