RCL 8 Paradigm Shift

Paradigm Shift:

 

The Traditional Nuclear Family – Modern Family;

 

  • Divorced couples
  • Single Parent Households
  • Stay at home dads
  • Working mothers
  • Adoption
  • Gender Fluid/Transgender/Gay children
  • Lesbian or Gay Parents
  • Biracial Families
  • Families via IVF, surrogacy, sperm donor

 

The Traditional Nuclear Family

 

  • Explain the TNF and thesis statement
  • Describe it at its height

 

  • Describe the modern family (what makes it) and how today no TNF (it has dissolved)

 

Divorced Couples/ Single Parent Households

 

  • Two home families
  • Divorce/Custody
  • Single parents
  • Marriage before kids
  • Absent Parents

 

Working Parents

 

  • Stay at home mom and dads
  • Both parents working
  • Working moms

 

 

Gender and Sexuality

 

  • Gay and Lesbian couples
  • Child sexuality/gender fluidity/ transgender
  • Stereotypical activities, sports, toys,

 

Race and Non-Related Family Members

 

  • Biracial families
  • Aunts/uncles
  • Non-related family members

 

Sources of children

 

  • Adoption
  • IVF / Surrogacy/Sperm donation

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