Families have changed greatly over the past 60 years, and they continue to become more diverse. Why is the family considered the most important agent of socialization? What caused dramatic changes to...

Families have changed greatly over the past 60 years, and they continue to become more diverse.

1. Why is the family considered the most important agent of socialization?


2. What caused dramatic changes to the American family? What are those changes?


3. Describe the differences in marriage and family life that are linked to class, race, gender, and personal choice.


4. Do you feel the trend toward diverse families is positive or negative?


5. If the trend changed toward traditional (pre-World War II) families, how would that affect women’s rights?

Please check below to see all requirement for the assignment

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria	Maximum Points
Included an introduction and a conclusion that reviews all main points you present.	5
Explained why the family is considered the most important agent of socialization.	5
Described the changes to the family and explained why they occurred.	5
Described the differences in marriage and family with relation to race, class, gender, and choice.	5
Integrated personal views on the main issue.	5
Related essay writings to the concepts and theories discussed in the textbook and outside resources.	5
Submitted on or before due date, using correct spelling and grammar and appropriate APA format.	5
Total:	5

By Tuesday, November 12, 2012, using the textbook and the Library, write a 1000-word (minimum) paper, using APA standards, that addresses the following questions: Families have changed greatly over the past 60 years, and they continue to become more diverse. 1. Why is the family considered the most important agent of socialization? 2. What caused the dramatic changes to the American family?  What are those changes? 3. Describe the differences in marriage and family life that are linked to class, race, gender, and personal choice. 4. Do you feel the trend toward diverse families is positive or negative? 5. If the trend changed toward traditional (pre-World War II) families, how would that affect women’s rights? Please check below to see all requirement for the assignment Assignment 2 Grading Criteria Maximum Points Included an introduction and a conclusion that reviews all main points you present. 5 Explained why the family is considered the most important agent of socialization. 5 Described the changes to the family and explained why they occurred. 5 Described the differences in marriage and family with relation to race, class, gender, and choice. 5 Integrated personal views on the main issue. 5 Related essay writings to the concepts and theories discussed in the textbook and outside resources. 5 Submitted on or before due date, using correct spelling and grammar and appropriate APA format. 5 Total: 5