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Sociology 311
Family, Work, and Religion
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Sociology
Undergraduate 3
04/26/2009

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Term
Ideas about childhood and childrearing are ________________________
Definition
historically & culturally specific
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No universal consensus on what type of childrearing is _______________.
Definition
"best" for children
Term
Childrearing practices across history & cultures are designed to produce individuals that will ________________.
Definition
fit into their particular society
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Most children in all cultures grow up ______________________.
Definition
adapted to their particular society.
Term

The 3 goals of socialization of children are:

 

Definition

1. Ensuring physical health and survival of children.

 

2. Preparing children for becoming economically self-sustaining adults.

 

3. Encouraging the development of positive personal and social behaviors in children.

Term

________________________ are involved in child rearing.

 

Definition
Social institutions and people other than parents (ex: extended family, teachers, coaches, etc.)
Term
Higher value is placed on ____________.
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boys than girls.
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__________ and __________ are increasing.  The emphasis on __________ is decreasing.
Definition
parental permissiveness; child independence; obedience
Term
Authoritarian
Definition

*low parental support

*high parental control (tends toward coercive)

*children  tend to be withdrawn, fearful, & distrustful

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Permissive
Definition

*hugh parental support

*low parental control

*children more liekly to be aggressive and impulsive

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Authoritative
Definition

*high parental support

*high parental control (tends toward inductive)

*children more likely to have fewer behavior problems and greater academic success

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