Sociology of Family - Abstracts and Full Texts

Sociology of Family - Abstracts

Conceptualizing the Professional Role in Early Childhood Centers: Emerging Profiles in Four European Countries - Pamela Oberhuemer - Abstract - Drawing on data from a recent cross-national study, this paper looks first at how European Union countries-through the framing mechanisms of training and provision-conceptualize the role of early childhood professionals. Four broad categories are delineated. These different role typologies raise questions related to the concept of professionalism. Professional knowledge and representations of early childhood professionals appear to be linked to the particular sociocultural discourse used to define and evaluate these concepts. Some recent contextual changes in four countries-Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and England/United Kingdom-are outlined that are considered potentially to be changing the structure and content of professional activities. Finally, key dimensions of an emergent role profile are described along with some challenges and opportunities that this profile may bring, both for the profession and for public perceptions of early years education and care. ecrp.uiuc.edu/v2n2/oberhuemer.html

Child Rights: Progress towards universal acceptance of the Convention on the Rights of the Child - unicef.org/pon95/chil0000.html

Family Development : Courtship, Marriage, and Parenting - sociologypapers.com/categories/interfaith_marriage.html
A 10 page paper which analyzes the interpersonal relationships that characterize courtship, early marriage, and parenting. As an additional subject we also discuss step-parenting which is an important issue in regards to all of the commitments previously mentioned. In discussing these subjects we implement Kolb?s model of learning as a tool for assessment. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

Family Failure and Social Problems: The Views of Coontz and Kozol - sociologypapers.com/categories/interfaith_marriage.html

Family Integrity - sociologypapers.com/categories/interfaith_marriage.html

This 7 page paper provides an overview of central elements of Stephanie Coontz book The Way We Really Are and Jonathon Kozol's book Amazing Grace and defines the themes of both books in terms of their reference to the failure of the American family. This paper considers the role that the American family has played in shaping modern social problems. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses the concept of family integrity. The concept is defined and illustrated as is the concept of the family itself. Privacy issues are addressed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

Family Relations / Domestic Changes In Modern Times - sociologypapers.com/categories/interfaith_marriage.html

A 9 page paper that considers the impacts that have transitioned the status of families over the past 200 years. This paper demonstrates that the social, cultural, political and economic impacts of changing families have led to increased crime and increased domestic violence. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

Family Support Act Of 1988 / Reform 1996 - sociologypapers.com/categories/interfaith_marriage.html

An 8 page research paper that looks at the intricate details of the two "Acts." Because of space, the paper discusses in detail only those issues that have to do with work and retraining, or "family issues" such as child support and teen education, although there are a number of other issues related to the 1996 Act (these are referenced). Bibliography lists 9 sources.

Family Systems Theory And Lesbian Family Members - sociologypapers.com/categories/interfaith_marriage.html

6 pages in length. Homophobia is more widespread than most people would like to believe, even - and sometimes especially - when family members are involved. At issue with the circumstances of having a lesbian family member as it relates to overall interaction are the fears, expectations and disillusions that come rushing to the surface when homophobes are forced to deal with such associations. The writer discusses how utilizing family systems theory as a means by which to overcome the resistance inherent to having a lesbian family member has proven beneficial in establishing the necessary hierarchy, roles and boundaries that are necessary for the healing process to begin. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

Family Values - sociologypapers.com/categories/interfaith_marriage.html

5 pages. The family unit, once a safe haven for well-balanced, mentally healthy children, is now a defragmented, dysfunctional group of people who do not know how to communicate with one another. The dissolution of family values, along with the necessity for both parents to work, has created a massive void where a stable home life used to exist. This paper looks into politics, economics, and the downfall of family values. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

Family Violence Between Siblings - sociologypapers.com/categories/interfaith_marriage.html

In 5 pages the author discusses the subject of family violence between siblings. It is posited that the numbers of cases of sibling violence is increasing, as is the number of cases of domestic violence between children and parents. Bibliography lists 5 sources.