Changes in FamilyChangesHeather W.Argosy UniversityFamily is considered the most important agent of socialization because it is who you are around the most (Agents of Socialization, n.d.). Your family begins teaching socialization to you as soon as you are born, both intentionally and unconsciously. You learn to socialize and communicate with your parents by using different reactions to get what you want, such as crying, whimpering, facial expressions, moving on to gestures, and eventually talking. Cousins and siblings are said to be some of the first friends you make (Tully, 2014). You begin your social learning with those who you are around most of the time, and in the beginning that is usually your family. Once you are old enough, you then start school (daycare, preschool, etc.) and your social skills continue to grow.
Truly, the relationship between a parent and their child begins to develop on their own. Socialization affects their physical health, which is important, as are health conditions like diabetes. If the relationship between parents and a child is strained, the child may move from one school-age household or place to another. A mother can be so emotionally or physically dependent on her child that she may feel that if she fails to socialize and is seen as lacking in self-esteem, her children may fall to neglect or become withdrawn. This can lead to depression, anxiety and stress. Socialized babies and teenagers may learn to be more sociable and socialized before they are young enough to enter college that they can live independently. There is evidence that socialization in children also can reduce the risk of substance use and drug use, so that adults on college campuses and after-school or community events do better with this experience compared to those who are in, or who do not speak English properly, even if they have a high IQ or a high school dropout status. When socialized children and teens understand that their parents have good intentions for them, they begin to see themselves more as independent, and a successful parent, even if the parents are not related (Kornbluh, 1971). Socialized infants are also likely to share a sense of self better than other children. This can lead them to a better understanding of who is and isn’t responsible for their own self-esteem, social competence, and self esteem. Children and teen-agers also can help to strengthen relationships that develop over time, as well as a positive and positive attitude (Nussbaum, 2014). This can help their siblings and parents establish relationships that are more social as well as more stable than those that are not (Hennig & Lohmann, 2010).
The socialization we know today could very well come with many changes, whether as we know it today or as it is in recent decades. The socialization we live and grow through and for, or with, depends on how our group adapts to change. This includes the changing roles of siblings and peers or even adults living with us. This can include socialization and more socializing at home, in person or in social group meetings.
In all of the above, the major change we will see over the next several decades is an increase in parenting. It may still be very short-lived. The number of hours a child spends outside and in a family, whether living with a spouse or not, is expected to rise dramatically over the next decade. The age of marriage and childbearing, and where the physical and emotionally development of each child occurs at first, will grow very sharply as these changes occur. The number of days a mother and father spend separated and unmarried will rise. Mothers will also spend less time with their children, and more time with the children. There may also be increases in both hours of parenting and working time. Also, there may be more family members and other support groups for the kids than ever before. Children at that time may also begin to learn new aspects of their own identity and identities, such as friendships with other friends, their families, and their social world. The time and work with
Several dramatic changes to the American family have occurred throughout the years. Back in earlier eras, women tended to stay home and take care of the home, children, and family while the men worked 40 hours a week to provide for their families. Gradually (for various reasons) corporate evolution (and greed) has taken over and now both parents must work well over 40 hours a week in order to barely make enough to provide for their families. Greed has ravaged North America and made family time less important than the almighty dollar.
Marriage has also taken a toll on American families. According to one study marriages of working class men in 2010 were less than 30%, even though most of those men are fathers (Luscombe, 2014). Divorce has also increased dramatically over the last 50 years. At one point in time, young men and women got married and stayed married, now some families don’t even get married, and divorce rates are high, especially for those who are on their multiple marriages. “Men don’t feel they can support a family, and women don’t want to be tied to a man who may be a drag on her already meager income (Luscombe, 2014).” Money is a large factor in relationships, and sociologist Johns Hopkins finds that marriage and the economy are inextricably linked (Luscombe, 2014).
In contrast, the gender gap in marriage and the level of economic opportunity is quite substantial. Men are happier and more productive, but this number of women is less than men. And just as women get richer, the proportion of married women in the middle group who get paid the same income goes way up (Luscombe, 2014). As a result, there is a gender gap in economic opportunity of equal incomes for men and women, as well as in career opportunities for people with lower incomes (Bennett et al., 2014).
More importantly, men face greater competition from the opposite sex for jobs than women, and the men they recruit face greater competition from their perceived sex advantage with children. In fact, one study has suggested that women are the most sought-after and successful women (Bennett et al., 2014). Moreover, women who are interested in higher-paying jobs will compete with them for fewer job opportunities (Bennett, 2014). This is why women tend to stay in business as a result of lower-paying jobs, while men have better odds of success, but still hold high levels of education (Luscombe, 2014).
Women are even more likely to commit suicide, as we have seen in most studies about their suicide and their risk of harming themselves (Catherine and Lauer, 2001, 2003). The suicide rate for men is now two and half times the rate for women, and the suicide rate for women is about 9 times higher (Lauscombe, 2014)—though women’s risk of committing suicide is only 2 times greater (Lauscombe, 2014).
Finally, to ensure that women are paid the same as men, they work fewer hours for equal wage and get more time off and pay for less overtime (Luscombe, 2014). The wage gap for women has actually grown. There is more work for men than there is for women. For example, women outlive their husbands because their men are not as educated as their women (Luscombe, 2014).
“Unemployment is rising for women and the wage gap for men is growing,” said Ellen Schulenberg, PhD student in sociology who co-authored the study with Mary B. Wollmann of The American College of Sociology.
As a result, this study is only part of a large effort to figure out which jobs may be most associated with sex disparities. In addition to looking at the share of women in the middle class, the researchers plan to look at the other fields—including work experience, education, and sexual health—that women do not necessarily work in and that women have other responsibilities, such as home construction, childcare, and employment. Also, they plan to test if employers who offer women jobs are under-served, overcompensating for labor.
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Another dramatic change in American families is now people think that it is better to live with each other for several years before getting married; whereas not too long ago that was considered morally wrong. Due to money issues, and high divorce rates, many people now feel it is better to live together for several years to determine if marriage is right for them. However, many people still get married just because they have kids together, and sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t. Some people now think that getting married just because you have a kid together is not a good idea, whereas in recent