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The Individual
Development is combination of
Biology
Cognition
Social Interaction
Microsystem – developmental context nearest to individual
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Contemporary Families
Result of changes in the 21st Century
Social and cultural factors
Lower birth rates
Delays in marriage
Economic Factors
Women in the workforce
Changes in the economy
Political factors
Roe v. Wade decision
No fault divorce laws
Diverse Families
African American Families
Historically families were traditional married couples
In 2004, 69.2 percent of births to unmarried women
Multigenerational families common
Strong commitment to family
Frequent family interaction
Close system of mutual aid and support
Latino Families
Composed of extended family networks
65 percent of children live in two-parent families
High poverty rates due to language barrier
Asian American Families
Immigrate from a variety of countries including Korea, Japan, China
Taiwan, Vietnam and others
Vast cultural and ethnic differences
About 83 percent of children live with both parents
Families are child-centric
Middle Eastern Families
Come from a geographic location and a religious faction
Women socialized to obey husbands
Men are socialized to be family’s provider
Since 9/11/2001 individuals of Arab descent face prejudice and
discrimination
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Over 54 million adults provide some degree of care for aging, disabled or
ill family members
Child Care
Over 71% of American children live in a home with a working mother
Child care options
1. working different shifts
2. extended family members provide childcare
3. daycare centers or preschool
Conflicting Demands
Role conflict
Contradictory demands between roles individuals must perform
Role Overload
When spouses take on roles that have excessive demands
Religious Context
Gallup Poll found that 60% of Americans reported that religion is very
important in their lives
91% of Americans believe in the supernatural
74% of Americans believe in an afterlife
82% of Americans believe in God or a higher power makes someone a
better person
76% of Americans believe that God or a higher power judge their actions
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Sharing spirituality
Religious system teach appropriate ways to conduct lives
Religious convictions impact selection of an acceptable mate
Interfaith relationships may require a greater degree of tolerance
Rituals around special holidays may pose dilemmas
Healthcare
Attitudes toward _______________and _______________are formed in the family
_______________and _______________ health are closely linked
Declining physical health can have a negative impact on _______________
Education
_______________of quality education does not exist for everyone in the U.S.
Lack of _______________leads to _______________
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Social Welfare
War on Poverty – Economic Opportunity Act
Created welfare programs such as
H_______________
M_______________
M_______________
F_______________
J_______________