What does it mean to take a sociological perspective of families-Why is defining family important?

Question 1

Answer the following question, based on lectures as well as readings.

1) What does it mean to take a sociological perspective of families? Why is defining family important?

2)What is the difference between the public family vs the private family, and how has this changed throughout US history? In your answer, include four relevant points from the reading (5)Coontz.