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Title: The structure of family life changed dramatically during this period of time. Describe these changes ...
Post by: Evvie72 on Aug 17, 2019

Question 1

The time frame during this chapter saw the transition from an industrial based economy to a more services based economy. What are the positives and negatives of this? How does this impact how American families had typically functioned? What impact does this have for America in the future and the economic viability for families?

Question 2

The structure of family life changed dramatically during this period of time. Describe these changes and the impact they had on families and society in general. What aspects of these changes were positive and which were negative?
Title: The structure of family life changed dramatically during this period of time. Describe these changes ...
Post by: cascooper22 on Aug 17, 2019

Answer 1

Jobs transitioning to service based jobs eliminated those jobs that were more secure, better paying, offered benefits and did not require more education in order to ensure a family's place in the middle class. The positives revolve around widespread availability and less skill, etc. The negatives are as stated above. This is the basis for example of those blue collar workers who were so disenfranchised in the election of Trump. The income gap will continue to grow and there will be a large segment of the population who are unable to approach achieving the American dream. Much discussion can occur around this concept.

Answer 2

Families became far less traditional. Many households were headed by women and many couples were childless. More children were being raised in poverty and families overall were less successful financial. Women in particular were having to balance work and child responsibility. The positives revolved around the reduction of stigma of alternative family structure, etc. The negatives were less resources, more stress and rising economic inequality.
Title: The structure of family life changed dramatically during this period of time. Describe these changes ...
Post by: Evvie72 on Aug 17, 2019
Thanks
Title: The structure of family life changed dramatically during this period of time. Describe these changes ...
Post by: cascooper22 on Aug 17, 2019
Welcome :)