Lecture 2Outline of Last LectureI. Functions of the FamilyA. 6 Central Functions of the Family: B. Sexual Intimacy, Procreation/Reproduction, Economic Cooperation, Socialization of Children, Emotional Needs, and Ascribed/Achieved Status.Outline of Current Lecture I. The Family as…A. An InstitutionB. A Set of RelationshipsC. A Haven in a Heartless WorldD. A Center of ConflictE. A State of MindII. Concepts of FamilyA. Definition of FamilyB. Different kinds of familyIII. Similarities and Variations in familiesCurrent LectureThe family can be seen as…A. An Institution- Most restrictive concept of family- Associated with responsibility (Each member is responsible for another)- Legal definition; only immediate family is considered family (Mom, Dad, Children).- This is the most constant/stable perception of family.B. A Set of Relationships- Desired Family that you choose. The law may not recognize them as family, but you do. Includes: Couples that live together, seriously dating couples, and informally adopted others. - Highly inconsistent/unstable. Defining these people as family only last while the relationship lasts and isgood.C. A Haven in a Heartless World- This outlook sees the family as a means for comfort and safety. The family gives them a sense of security and protection.D. The Center of Conflict- People who view the family as a center of conflict associate family with uneasiness.- It can be the source of mistreatment and/or abusive conflict- It is normal for families to have conflict, and does not always have to be negative. FAS 370 1st EditionE. A State of Mind- It is the belief of family researchers that we keep our family within us, and that it influences our decisions- The concept of an Internal Family System: The inner voice that speaks to us as we go about our daily lives.II. The Concepts of FamilyA. It is difficult to agree on a definition of family, but for a broad definition is: “A Group of people who have intimate social relationships and have a history together (Denise Bodman, FAS 370).”B. Concepts of family: different types- Fictive kin: The people who we consider family but who are not related to us.- Nuclear Family: The primary family for many cultures for hundreds of years consisting of Mom, Dad andChildren.- Conjugal Family: Those who become family through marriage.- Extended Family: Those who are our family beyond our nuclear family.- Functionally Extended Family: Family who we do not live with but act in ways that are. For example, helping an elderly parent buy groceries every week; though you do not live with them, you aid them with things that someone who does live together might do.- Consanguine Family: Biological family, blood related.- Household Family: The people who live together at the family house. - Kinship: The role you play in your family; your identity/title. (Sister, Daughter, Mother, etc.)- Family of origin: The family you grew up in.- Family of procreation: The family that you create on your own. (Husband, Children).III. Similarities and Differences of the FamilyA. Similarities- Rise in divorce rates- Less births- Gender Roles; Women are more educated, paid less and do more housework.- Less respect toward parents and other adults.B. Differences- Family Policy; rules that regulate individual families- Pay vs. No Pay leave; employers paying or not for maternity leaves- Living together before marriage; accepted or Not- Family Violence; some societies ignore conflict or violence, while some view it as normal. Some cultures allow women to be hit and think it is