Test Bank For Introduction to Social Problems 10th Edition Sullivan

Chapter 3

Family-Related Problems

Chapter Outline

The Family in Society

Myths and Facts: About the Family

The Functionalist Perspective

The Conflict Perspective

The Interactionist Perspective

Applied Research: Child Care: Problem or Solution?

Attitudes toward Marriage and Family

Divorce

The Divorce Rate

Who Gets Divorced?

The Effects of Divorce

Diverse Family Lifestyles

Dual-Earner Families

Singlehood

Cohabitation

Single Parenthood

Policy Issues: Are Gay and Lesbian Families “Families”?

A Global Perspective

Violence in the Family

Intimate Partner Violence

Child Abuse

Abuse of the Elderly

Constructing Family Problems: Media Images

Future Prospects

The Future of Divorce

Reducing Family Violence

Children and the Family

International Perspectives: Families and Children in Other Societi