SOC.SS.13.C
Analyze the trends in American society regarding family life and the needs that the institution of family satisfies.
Sociology · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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trendsAmerican societyfamily lifeneedsinstitution of family
Skills
- analyze (trends in American society regarding family life) #dok3
- analyze (the needs that the institution of family satisfies) #dok3
- identify (current trends in family life) #dok2
- describe (the needs met by the institution of family) #dok2
- interpret (how societal trends impact family and its role) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify current trends in American family life. #dok2
- I can describe the needs that the institution of family satisfies in society. #dok2
- I can analyze trends in American society regarding changes in family life. #dok3
- I can interpret how the institution of family fulfills essential needs within American society. #dok3
Big Ideas
- The structure and role of the family have evolved in response to shifting trends in American society.
- The family as a social institution plays a critical role in meeting fundamental societal and individual needs.
Essential Questions
- How have trends in American society changed the way families function and are structured?
- What basic needs does the institution of family satisfy for individuals and for society as a whole?
- In what ways have changes in family life reflected or influenced broader societal trends?
- How does the family as an institution adapt to meet the evolving needs of American society?
- Why is understanding modern family trends important for understanding American society as a whole?