Changing Family Choices: Sociological Conversation

In this sociological conversation, two sociologists--‪@AkelloStone‬ and Beverly Thompson-- as long-time instructors of Sociology of the Family Course, talk about the global changes in marriage, divorce and procreation trends. Globally, people are getting married later (if at all), having children later, and having fewer children. Divorce is also a frequent choice, with subsequent marriages ending in ever increasing percentages of divorce. Some people even choose the option of sologamy—marrying one’s self. Overall, the professors hope that students and public sociologists will become informed on these larger trends and social pressures so that they can understand the context in which they make their own life choices.

Timeline:
00:00-01:48 Introduction
01:49-04:39 Sologamy
04:40-10:57 Divorce
10:58-20:40 Marriage
20:41-33:08 Procreation
33:09-36:41 Gender roles
36:42-54:20 Modern family alternative forms
54:21-57:59 Conclusion

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