Why it is important to retain 'family' as a sociological concept
Why it is important to retain 'family' as a sociological concept
Over recent years sociological discussion has seen a shift away from use of the term ‘family’, particularly in research that focuses on how family members understand their relationships, activities together, and responsibilities. There is a move to reorient the concept of family within broader ideas of ‘personal life’, ‘intimacy’ and ‘kinship’. In this article, I reflect on why this conceptual shift is occurring and consider the consequences for sociology’s ability to capture institutional conventions and everyday experiences, and for a critical engagement with policy debates in the families field.
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Edwards, Rosalind
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July 2014
Edwards, Rosalind
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Edwards, Rosalind
(2014)
Why it is important to retain 'family' as a sociological concept.
The Sociology Teacher, 3 (3), .
Abstract
Over recent years sociological discussion has seen a shift away from use of the term ‘family’, particularly in research that focuses on how family members understand their relationships, activities together, and responsibilities. There is a move to reorient the concept of family within broader ideas of ‘personal life’, ‘intimacy’ and ‘kinship’. In this article, I reflect on why this conceptual shift is occurring and consider the consequences for sociology’s ability to capture institutional conventions and everyday experiences, and for a critical engagement with policy debates in the families field.
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