SOC 320 Week 1 Benchmark- Type of Families for Sociology

SOC 320 Week 1 Benchmark- Type of Families for Sociology

Write an essay (750-1,000 words) addressing the following prompts. Cite two to four scholarly sources in your essay:

1. Briefly describe how a sociologist would study family processes from the theoretical perspectives of structural functionalism, conflict, and social exchange. Give an example of each.
2. Describe the Standard North American (SNA) family
3. Compare & contrast the SNA to one other family structure.
4. Explain how trends affect ethnic groups in the United States.
5. Compare & contrast social, cultural, and historical constructs to various types of families.