Soci slides 2

Contemporary Theories

Theoretical frameworks applied to understand family dynamics in modern societies.

Exchange Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals enter and remain in relationships to maximize personal gains and minimize costs.

Division of Housework

The unequal distribution of household labor, often where women disproportionately handle domestic chores.

Theories of Gender

Theories focused on understanding and reducing inequalities between genders, considering power dynamics and cultural norms.

Modernity Theory

A broad theoretical perspective analyzing transformations from pre-modern to modern societies, emphasizing individual choice.

Longitudinal Surveys

A research method involving repeated interviews with the same subjects over time to track changes or trends.

Ethnography

A qualitative research method that involves direct observation and detailed description of a group's daily life and behaviors.

Correlation vs Causation

A principle stating that correlation between two variables does not imply that one causes the other.

Bias in Research

The tendency to interpret data based on pre-existing beliefs, which can affect the validity of research findings.

Empirical Discipline

A field of study that relies on observation and experimentation to gather data and answer research questions.