FAMILY STUDIES
Hi, I’m Nicolette! I am currently working to obtain my Bachelor of Science Degree in Family Studies and Master of Education in Counseling and Development through Lamar University. Upon completing my education and licensing, I will work as a marriage and family therapist.
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I love connecting with others and supporting them during their personal wellness process. I will be sharing my knowledge with you along the way as I continue my own process throughout my education.
LEARNING TOOLS
Researching resources to aid in designing a blueprint for creating happier days.
APPLYING SKILLS
Utilizing your knowledge and wisdom to propel you forward in your process.
TAKING ACTION
Making intentional choices to progress toward optimal personal wellness.
October 21, 2023
Social Class and Family Inequality
1.1 - Chapter 4 Outline
1. Limits and strengths of economic family classes
In our textbook, we are introduced to the limits and strengths of four separate family classes on an economic level, upper-class, middle-class, working-class, and lower-class families.
- There is such a vast difference between the upper and lower classes. Upper-class families have an abundance of wealth providing them with unlimited opportunities for higher education, security, and sustainability.
- The father of the home typically works where the mother is home tending to the needs of the family.
- In contrast, on the other end of the spectrum, lower-class families have limited financial support from the father of the home, they live in poor conditions and likely in areas where there are high crime rates and education isn’t a priority for children (Cherlin, 2021).
- The other two classes, middle and working, are similar in their economic status. The bare essential financial and educational needs are met, children are likely to continue their education on a community college level and the women are more likely to hold professional employment above the father of the family.
2. Key Terms
Below is a reference of important key terms that are associated with learning and understanding social class and family inequality.
- Assortative marriage
- Family inequality
- Ideal type
- Life chances
- Lower-class families
- Middle-class families
- Polarization (of the labor market)
- Reference group theory
- Social class
- Status group
- Upper-class families
- Women-centered kinship
- Working-class families
References
Cherlin, A. J. (2021). Public and private families: An introduction (9th ed.). MCGRAW-HILL.
COURTSHIP
VERSUS
DATING
A Change of Bliss
A meeting of bliss, with hearts aflame, we begin,
A dance of charm, are manners pure within,
Tradition guides each move we make,
Formalities abide in courtship's sweetened embrace.
But in the modern realm of dating's view,
Less strict, more impulsive, loving anew,
With freedom's power, our elections wild and spontaneous,
We are steered by love's immeasurable compass.
In courtship's delight, structured ritual of old,
A blossom of love, turning a heart, now enflame,
In true light, connection becomes defined,
Dating ablaze, arose a place for hearts to bind.
The pleasures of life brought reasons to change,
With families’ blessings, and love stories retold,
A passageway where commitment takes its place,
In honor's glory, hearts interlace with grace.
Reflection on path of change, ever clear,
Whether be courtship's grace or dating's frontier,
Each has its values, in time and place it declares,
Though a heart shall grow, in the unbound love it shares.
Portfolio Artifact Poem 2.2
October 29, 2023
LEARNING MY WAY THROUGH
Family
Studies
HOSTED BY:
Nicolette Hamilton
Mini Podcast Episode
Portfolio Artifact 3.2
Listen in as I discuss the factors of family instability and the changing affects that can happen between a parent and a child.
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The Rise of Intergenerational Relations in American Families
21
In the
THE Decline in two-parent families
INFLUENCES A Rise in
intergenerational relationships
Bengston (2001)
Culture, household structures,
economic factors, culture shifts,
aging parents, family roles
INTERGENERATIONAL
SOLIDARITY
- Longer lifespan expanding longevity of family
- Knitting generations of knowledge & experience
- Prominence on affection increases
ST
century
WHAT’S CHANGED
INTERGENERATIONAL RELATIONS INFOGRAPHIC
Artifact 4.2
November 12, 2023
National domestic violence hotline
800-799-7233
text start to 88788
CALL, TEXT, OR CLICK THE LINK IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE NEEDS HELP
Domestic violence timeline
Artifact 5.1. - November 19, 2023
references:
types of marriage chart - ARTIFACT 6.1
MARRIAGE TYPE | DEFFINITION | COUNTRY COMMONLY PRACTICED | MOVIE REFERENCES |
ARRANGED MARRIAGE | A process in which parents choose their children’s spouses with little or no participation by the children themselves. | China, Japan, South Korea, Iran, Pakistan, Iraq, Israel, Indonesia, Bangladesh, India | |
LOVE MARRIAGE | A process in which young adults choose their own marriage partners on the basis of love and companionship. | United States, united kingdom, canada, australia, scandinavian, western european, south american | |
HYBRID MARRIAGE | A process in which young adults and their parents work together to find marriage partners. | nepal, sri lanka, India, japan, china |
references:
December 1, 2023
Today Is Your Day!
I hope the information shared here allows you to start the process of letting those hardships go and lean into greater happiness moving forward!
