...Today, the definition of family is very complex and cannot be explained in just a few words or lines. It can be said that the word ‘family’ has more than one meaning and this makes it more complicated for one to understand the meaning of family. According to most people, a family can be one in the traditional sense with two heterosexual parents with children, one with two parents of the same sex with an adopted child, one with a single parent. But maybe a family could be made of multiple partners; as an example in Judith Stacey’s book with the three gay partners living together. Maybe it could even be a live-in relationship where the partners are not married, as opposed to popular belief. The word family is not restricted to only these instances and can be illustrated in various other ways without a set structure or definition. In the article “American Family Decline”, Popenoe argues that the definition of family is changing and cannot be attributed to just one concept. He argues the state of the changing American family and states the causes for these changes. But due to the complexity of the word he desires to relate family to its traditional view with one father, one mother and the two children to whom they gave birth all living collectively in the same house. According to Popenoe, since the 1960’s up to the 90’s there has been a rapid shift in the percentages of the changing family. He further states that there has been an increase in the divorce rates in the past couple...
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...The Connors: The Real American Family I chose to watch and observe a situation comedy that I liked watching as a teenager called Roseanne. Roseanne was a show that never shied away from real issues that families would endure and overcome. This show had nine seasons and always stayed current with the events that were going on in the world. The show portrayed a broad array of worldviews and how people in general would live together under different, sometimes opposing, outlooks on the world. Although the show never delved too deep into exact religious beliefs, there was an undertone of a Christian worldview. ("Roseanne full episodes," 2012) Roseanne Conner was the mother of three children, Becky, Darlene, and D.J, and doting wife of Dan Conner. Roseanne was raised in a Jewish family and Dan was raised Pentecostal. They raised their children to be able to choose their own path while instilling in them a sense of belief in something greater than themselves. She worked in various low income jobs while maintaining the home for her family. The middle-class view of this family is what appealed to most of America. You had a more realistic look at what we as the working class go through on a daily basis. There were no issues too taboo and the show gave great instruction on dealing with hard pressed problems. This was one of the first shows that showed the different faces of the family. You had black, Jewish, gay, and all other sorts of families illustrated on this sitcom...
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...heritage assessment tool is often used by healthcare providers to help determine different cultural beliefs that may or may not impact an individuals care. The heritage assessment tool has been used to compare three different cultured families, health traditions, addressing health maintenance, health protection, and health restoration. During the interview process with the three different cultured families, the heritage assessment tool was very helpful in determining the similarities and differences of each family. The twenty-nine questions asked in the heritage assessment tool gave the families room to elaborate and open up about certain beliefs. This tool is a great method that is used in hospital settings to help determine ones cultural beliefs. Nurses need to be aware of the different cultures to help provide good care. The heritage assessment tool helps provide information about each culture and how to provide good quality care to their liking. The first interview conducted was with an American family (The Bigelow’s) that has no religious beliefs. The family consists of both parents, and four children. All of which were born in the United States. The Bigelow family keeps in contact with one another on a daily basis. They also see extended family on a monthly basis. Growing up the Bigelow’s were very involved with their health maintenance. They all saw a physician on a yearly basis for check ups and to obtain any vaccinations that were due. All members of this...
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...Multiple Attempts Not allowed. This test can only be taken once. Force Completion This test can be saved and resumed later. Question 1 Neither Natasha nor me is responsible for this mess. Press Tab to enter the content editor. For the toolbar, press ALT+F10 (PC) or ALT+FN+F10 (Mac). Arial 3 (12pt) Paragraph Font family Font size Path: p Words:0 2 points Question 2 A student at that all womens college has nothing to fear about their future. Press Tab to enter the content editor. For the toolbar, press ALT+F10 (PC) or ALT+FN+F10 (Mac). Arial 3 (12pt) Paragraph Font family Font size Path: p...
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...this program. I’m currently studying at the university, and first of all, I think that the educational system in the American colleges will give me a valuable experience for my future life. Studying abroad gives a huge number of opportunities. For example, they are many different courses, clubs delivered by interests and skills, opportunities for research, plus extracurricular activities like sport, dancing, singing and so on. I believe it will help me to get a career I dream about. Secondary, it is a great opportunity for improving my language skills. After year of training in the U.S. I could reach a high level of proficiency in the English. Thirdly, it is the contact with another culture, traditions and customs. When you learn it in real life, through your own experience, you stop seeing the world through the pink glasses. . It’s the best way to fight stereotypes. 2. Your key strengths as a candidate for this program: What makes you a uniquely well suited candidate for the YEAR program? What do you believe will be the greatest challenges of studying abroad in the U.S.? What has prepared you academically and personally for these challenges? Be sure to be as specific as possible. I don't think I'll face with difficulties. By this moment, I’ve been through a lot of challenges which only tempered my character. For example, now I’m living in other town and my family is far from me. I live alone without any relatives, solve all problems by myself, I never wait for help from the...
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... 115, Describe the Fowler family before Franks murder. How does the murder affect Matt? Writing Activity I: Killings The Fowler family seemed like the typical all American family. Matt although a protective father often remembers being fearful that his children would get hurt all through there childhood. He recalls memories of being on edge about them drowning in the pond near their house or falling out of a high oak tree all three of his children would climb. Matt always kept these fears to himself; he didn’t want to startle his children. As the children became adults it seemed like Matt and his wife Ruth tried to stay out of there children’s personal lives but did voice concern about Franks new girlfriend Mary Ann. Mary Ann was going through a divorce and already had two children. Matt thought this was a lot for a man to take on and took the time out to find out Franks true thoughts on the situation. Frank assured him that it was nothing serious at this time, with her divorce still in the process and him going to school in the fall. One evening there was an altercation between Frank and Mary Ann’s ex-husband Strout. Frank’s parents wanted him to press charges against Strout but Frank didn’t think this was necessary at the time. Charges were never filed and Strout took it to the most extreme level murdering Frank in front of Mary Ann and her two children later in the story. Frank’s murder seemed to just destroy his entire family. They just couldn’t believe...
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...of the torture, embarrassment, temptation, and above all, drama of other regular, everyday people being placed in unrealistic settings and manipulated for the world to see. Reality TV can really impact society negatively. With all of the sex, violence, and foul language it teaches kids that it’s alright to do those things. Where did these incredibly thriving and rapidly multiplying shows get their start? In 1973 PBS released the first reality television show: an unintentionally dramatic series called An American Family. The show featured a family, the Louds, who volunteered to let PBS film their lives for seven months. During this period of time the Louds encountered many difficulties such as the marital breakup of the parents, Bill and Pat, and their astonishment at the coming out of their son, Lance (Rowen, 2000). As the Loud family disintegrated, an amazing ten million Americana watched on with sick pleasure. Although three hundred hours of footage were shot of the family, only twelve were used for the show and the Louds later complained that the chosen footage and editing of the show gave a misrepresentation of their lives. However, the show’s drama spoke volumes and America listened with an eager ear. Years later MTV’s The Real World would become the darling of reality television and the inspiration for the average American’s fifteen minutes of fame, which continues to fuel the fire of volunteer based reality programming today. Why are networks giving such a push to reality...
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...culture and in the American culture? Here I will take a look at these two cultures and compare the difference and similarities. What are the obstacles to bettering yourself in the Indian culture and in the American culture? Here I will take a look at these two cultures and compare the difference and similarities. Indian and American Jobs [Type the document subtitle] Indian and American Jobs [Type the document subtitle] The world is comprised of many people and many cultures, there are so many that we as a whole have lost count and some lost interest in knowing what those other culture are or how they work. I will take a look at two different cultures, the differences and similarities. The thought that people would not want to understand where other people come from or what they have gone through in life is normal in today’s society. We tend to think only for or about ourselves. I have chosen to compare the Indian culture to the American culture looking specifically at the employment opportunities within these cultures First we will have to look at a little history or background of these cultures to gain some perspective. “India is a very diverse country, and different regions have their own distinct cultures. Language, religion, food and the arts are just some of the various aspects of Indian culture.” (Zimmermann, 2013) The Indian culture is one of long history and pride. That said there are many cultures in this society driven by wealth and family. It is important...
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...LIBERTY UNIVERSITY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Family to Family Submitted to Dr. Gene Jefferies in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the completion of EVAN 525 Contemporary Evangelism by Shawn T. Hunt October 4, 2014 Abstract The book Family to Family is a concrete guide for the family that has lost connection with itself. The very purpose of the book as stated by the authors is to “discover God’s purpose for your family, develop a family mission statement, establish core values, make time for quality and quantity family time centered around God’s purposes, and equip you to lead your children to Christ and mentor them spiritually.” As the authors Pipes and Lee walk the readers though these areas they show us how to raise families that are centered on Christ and how parents can pass on their faith to their children and reverse the trend of them leaving the church upon turning eighteen. Family to Family begins with the life of the typical church going family that tries to do too much and is not connected to each other through Christ. The authors give the reader a weekly rundown of all the activities that this typical family has and shows how this is the cause of their disconnection with Christ. Pipes and Lee use data from the American Family Association to show that “Only 34 percent of America’s families eat one meal together each day. The average father spends only eight to 10 minutes a day with his children, this includes meal times...
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...Rapids” written by Garrison Keillor in 1987. The short story has a 3rd person narrator who is omniscient and the main setting is at their family farm. The short story starts in medias res because it begins without letting us know anything about the characters or the setting. The protagonist is Roger Hedlund who also is the father. The title symbolises a trip that changes Roger´s point of view of life and all of his concerns. It isn’t just a trip they go on but he learns to let go which is why this specific trip is so important. The message is also the importance of letting go and that it may be tough to begin with but in the end it is best for everyone even the parents that are letting go. The short story is about an American family who lives in a farm with their cat and dog. The father is a farmer and is easily stressed because of his living. Especially with his corn because it is what provides for the family. He is also very strict. “Roger had laid down the law that a cat stays outdoors, even when it´s cold: That´s what it has fur for, put it outside, it´ll take care of itself. She looked up at him, pleading. He said, “Now. Just do it”. She put the kitten out. On her way upstairs she whispered, “Murderer”(Line 2-6). On the other hand he is very emotional because he feels sympathy for the cat later on. He is very protective of his family and his two daughters. Therefore he has specific and strict rules and makes sure that his daughters don´t get into trouble. However his...
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... i The cause and Effect of Reality Television on Today's Youth Kimberly Lindsey English Competition II Professor Lauren Higgins April 29, 2013 CAUSE AND EFFECT 1 Reality television has evolved over the past sixty years. They have went from clean practical jokes to a portrayal of an American family to how to party, lie and deceive. The more the focus is on partying, drugs, sex, vulgarerness, the more our young people will portray these traits. There needs to be more focus on good wholesome clean fun, that keeps the youth safe and healthy. The way to change the way our society is headed is to stop the programing that is hurting all of us. Reality shows of today teaches the youth that its alright to disobey their parents, its alright to party, do drugs, have sex with multiple people, get pregnant, and that the guys that don't have to stay around or take care of the situation they helped put the girl in. The cause and effects of today's reality shows far out weigh the advantages they have. Its hard to believe that reality shows...
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...INTRODUCTION Traditional Family Destruction I. “The family endures because it offers the truth of mortality and immortality within the same group. The family endures because, better than the commune, or classroom, it seems to individualize and socialize its children, to make us feel at the same time unique and yet joined to all humanity, accepted as is and yet challenged to grow, loved unconditionally and yet propelled by greater expectations.” Letty Pogrebin knew what she was stating when it came to understanding how important family is to an individual; however a new generation is in danger as the traditional family disappears. Today I will illustrate how internet, television, and lack of adult presence are destroying the traditional family, and how a chain-reaction may cause selfish and irresponsible adults, and possibly the downfall of the United States. BODY II. If families today are so busy with work and using entertainment media, when does a family have time to be a family? A. In 1998, the Los Angeles Times reported 51% of mothers and fathers in an American family worked a full time job. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that number has risen to 64% as of last year. 1) With the majority of parents working, what do the children do? B. Today, 8-18 year-olds devote an average of 7 hours and 38 minutes to using entertainment media in a typical day. This includes internet, television, video games, and cell-phones. That’s more than 53 hours...
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...in the Sun" is the devaluation of capitalism as a measure for success and its replacement by family pride. I. Walter Lee is obsessed with obtaining money from the very beginning of the play. His very happiness depends on success, and he measures this in wealth. 1. He longs to be successful. His speech at the end of Act II, Scene 2 beginning "You wouldn’t understand yet, son, but your daddy’s gonna make [...] a business transaction that’s going to change our lives [...] You just name it, son, and I'll hand you the world!" (Hansberry, 96) 2. Money is the only means of being successful or obtaining success. When asked why he cares so much about money, Walter screams, "Because it is life, Mama!" (Hansberry, 64) II. Mama encourages him to take her place as head of the family, despite disagreeing with his lust for wealth. 1. Mama tries to convince him that money is not the solution to Walter's crisis of purpose in a speech: "Something has changed. You something new, boy. [...] You ain't satisfied or proud of nothing we done. You my children - but how different we done become." (Hansberry 62) 2. Still she trusts him with the money in order to further his pride and encourage his familial responsibility. "I'm telling you to be head of this family from now on like you supposed to be." (Hansberry, 94) III. After the money is all but depleted, Walter stands up for himself and his family and spurns money in favor of pride and the fulfillment of his family's dream. 1. By standing...
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...5 Homework Adam Haller Allied American University Author Note This paper was prepared for SOC 135 Introduction to Sociology, Module 5 Homework taught by Michelle Gardner In the story “Father Steals Best: Crime in an American Family”, it is a prime example of formal deviance. They family depicted had committed a multitude of crimes to include murder, rape, robbery, theft, battery. These are all telltale signs of formal deviance. Not only is this a formal deviance, but it is also socialization deviance due to the way of life that the family is used to. The family learned at a young age the crimes they committed. Children are sponges that absorb the things that they are used to seeing and hearing. In early times, there were upper class families and lower class. The upper class families mostly inherited their riches and just continued on with running the business. The lower class families were not so lucky. Most had to steal from the upper class in order to survive. In this passage, it dates back to 1961 and states that Bogle was a migrant worker. Migrant workers did not make enough money to provide for their families. The estimated income for a full time migrant worker was a mere $1 and hour. This has a tendency to place a lot of stress on a person. This high stress level can lead to drinking and drugs to go along with the crimes that were committed. As stated, these crimes were what the family is used to. They feel that they...
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...segmentation, the advertisement employs gender, age, family size, income and lifecycle to reach its intended market. The couple, in this photo, seems to be in their mid-thirties to mid-forties, have two children, seemingly middle class, and they plan to not have any more children, based on the words “being done,” written on the pillow in the ad. With benefits segmentation, the makers of this ad are grouping their target market based on the benefits they seek, which would be contraception. As the demographic segmentation produces a large market, coupled with benefits segmentation, a concentrated niche marketing strategy emerges. The segment further narrows and targets middle class mothers in their mid-thirties-forties who seek long- term contraception remedies. The average notion of an American family has been the white picket fence with 2 children, a boy and a girl. The traditional concept of a mother, father, and 2 children and the words “I love having kids,” is easy to relate to when viewing this ad. The photo captured in the ad would not only be relatable to women in this lifecycle stage, but to average women who can relate to the same situation. With the two children in the ad, a boy and a girl, many would understand the couple’s decision to not have more children as they already “have it all”. The activity in the picture seems fun and joyous, a woman simply enjoying her family. Her positioning in the ad is the main focus. The family is viewed as one unit while she is an individual...
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