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Running Head: OPTION 1: CULTURE AND THE CHANGING AMERICAN FAMILY

OPTION 1: CULTURE AND THE CHANGING AMERICAN FAMILY

Jennifer Cvoric

Colorado State University – Global Campus

SOC101-1: Compensation and Performance Management

Dr. Alissa King

December 18, 2020

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OPTION 1: CULTURE AND THE CHANGING AMERICAN FAMILY

Introduction

The views and understanding of what an American family is and must consist of has

dramatically changed since the Baby Boomers Era. With every new generation born and grown,

there comes new needs and desires as well as what that generation considers important. There are

several observations and opinions to why this family image has changed so fiercely from work

occupations, desire to travel more, to a reduced need to produce heirs.

What do the numbers say?

In the 1960’s the traditional family was seen as a household that consisted of a male and

female who held the position as father and mother and typically was paired with multiple

children. Statistically during this time 73% of families were built in this form and in their first

and mostly only marriage. As time moved on the numbers decrease dramatically and single

parenting increased.

In the 1980’s the numbers of traditional marriages and family style decreased to 61% and

in 2014, down to 46%. With the decrease of these numbers, an increase of diverse living

situations have taken over. Cohabiting parents with children have become the norm and is not

seen as a taboo subject like it has so many years ago. This new family style is becoming more

accepted as time goes on due to the change in culture taking place.

How does the trend reflect cultural changes in society?

To a greater extent than ever before, individuals can choose whether to form a family on

their own, in a cohabiting relationship, or in a marriage (Cherlin, 2005). This strong trend in the

views of marriage and traditional family structure has a direct reflection of the cultural changes

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Running Head: OPTION 1: CULTURE AND THE CHANGING AMERICAN FAMILY OPTION 1: CULTURE AND THE CHANGING AMERICAN FAMILY Jennifer Cvoric Colorado State University – Global Campus SOC101-1: Compensation and Performance Management Dr. Alissa King December 18, 2020 1 OPTION 1: CULTURE AND THE CHANGING AMERICAN FAMILY OPTION 1: CULTURE AND THE CHANGING AMERICAN FAMILY Introduction The views and understanding of what an American family is and must consist of has dramatically changed since the Baby Boomers Era. With every new generation born and grown, there comes new needs and desires as well as what that generation considers important. There are several observations and opinions to why this family image has changed so fiercely from work occupations, desire to travel more, to a reduced need to produce heirs. What do the numbers say? In the 1960’s the traditional family was seen as a household that consisted of a male and female who held the position as father and mother and typically was paired with multiple children. Statistically during this time 73% of families were built in this form and in their first and mostly only marriage. As time moved on the numbers decrease dramatically and single parenting increased. In the 1980’s the numbers of traditional marriages and family style decreased to 61% and in 2014, down to 46%. With the decrease of these numbers, an increase of diverse living situations have taken over. Cohabiting parents with children have become the norm and is ...
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