SOA 112 1nd Edition Lecture 3Outline of Last LectureI. Definition of FamilyII. Social InstituteIII. Types of Families Outline of Current Lecture I. Function of Modern FamilyII. Modes of PowerIII. Function of Family 300 Years AgoCurrent LectureFunction of Family Today- Regulation of sexual behavior (as long as sexual relationship is seen as normal: heterosexual, not a huge age difference, etc.)- Social placement (family’s name, job, home location)- Reproduction (when someone sees a person with a baby, they assume the baby belongs to said person)- Socialization- Economic cooperation (paying bills) - Care, protection, and intimacy - Families are more isolated from other, other family members, and community- Rely on outside institutions for survival and growth (outside institutions grow, produce, and sell us food, clothes, furniture, homes, etc.)- Have less functions and responsibilities than past families Modes of Power (Patriarchal Families)- The male is the head of household- Most of the world is made up of patriarchal familiesFunction of Families 300 Years Ago- Responsible for the economy, education, politics, religion- Took care of sick, mentally ill, elderlyThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.- Responsible for the transfer of job skills and craf- Policed and protect- Fought wars (mostly men/ women nursed and
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