Family Matters: An Introduction to Family Sociology in Canada - Softcover

Barbara A. Mitchell (author)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1773380214 ISBN 13: 9781773380216

Publisher: Canadian Scholars' Press, 2018

Synopsis

Now in its third edition, Family Matters offers an enriched discussion on a variety of substantive factors affecting Canadian families across a life course. Adopting a feminist sociological approach throughout, this popular textbook explores family structures and functions through a critical, gendered lens and individually examines how issues related to gender, social change, social policy, and poverty influence family life.

A leading name in sociology, Barbara A. Mitchell takes a closer look at LAT partnerships and polyamorous relationships, and features additional material on skipped generation families, disability in families, participatory research methods, parent-child relationships, and the impact of communication technologies. Approachable and concise, Family Matters is the perfect resource for students enrolled in half-year, introductory, or advanced level courses in family sociology and gender studies.

Features:

• examines a diversity of family backgrounds, including refugee, Indigenous, immigrant, and LGBTQ families
• draws on updated research, statistics, and cultural references
• includes supplementary learning questions, lists of suggested readings, and links to related websites

About this title

About the Author

Barbara A. Mitchell is Professor of Sociology at Simon Fraser University, jointly appointed in the Department of Gerontology.

Edition details

• Publisher: Canadian Scholars' Press
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1773380214
• ISBN 13: 9781773380216
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 495