the family as an element in the social structure, 1
one
Various Views of the Family. Preconceived Notions about the Family. The Family as a Unique Institution.
A Sociological Approach to Family Research.

biological bases of the family, 8
two
Assessment of Data. Terminology and Definitions.
Biological vs. Cultural Factors. The Sex Factor. Biosocial Factors. The Link between the Biological and Cultural.

legitimacy and illegitimacy, 19
three
The Key Role of Socialization. Legitimacy and Role Obligations. Social Norms Defining Types of Illegitimacy. The Control of Illegitimacy.

mate selection and marriage, 31
four
The Market Structure of Marriage. Bargaining and Homogamy. Love as a Factor in Marriage.

forms of the household, 44
five
Implications of Household Forms. Incidence of Household Forms. The Indian Joint Family. Strengths of the Extended Family.
The Western Conjugal Family. Weaknesses of the Extended Family. Inner Dynamics of the Extended Household.

organized descent groupings, 56
six
Patrilineage: An Example. Kinship Groupings and the Family. Matrilineage. The Chinese Clan.
The Japanese “Dozoku.” The Kindred.

role relations of spouses and parents in family and society, 67
seven
Life Cycle of the Family. Sexual Division of Labor.
Sex Roles. Marital Adjustment. Husband-Wife Bonds and the Social Network. Authority of the Male.
The Working Mother. Achievement Motivation.
Dependence and Independence in the Child.

stratification, 80
eight
Class Position and Family Variables. Homogamy and Upward Mobility. Differential Family Control. Class Stability. Stratification and Family Roles. Class Position and Divorce.

dissolution of family role systems, 91
nine
Rise in the Divorce Rate. Proneness to Divorce. Sexual Adjustment and Divorce. Sex Roles and Divorce. Adjustment to Death and Divorce. Children and Family Dissolution.

changes in family patterns, 103
ten
Factors in Family Change. Problems in Analyzing Family Change. Industrialization and the Family. The “Fit” between Industrialism and the Conjugal Family. Industrialization and Fertility. Sex Roles and Fertility. Effect of the Family on Industrialization. A Concluding Comment.

selected references, 118; index, 119

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