1. Please read the article titled “How History and Sociology Can Help Today’s Fa

1. Please read the article titled “How History and Sociology Can Help Today’s Families” (Available in your red book pp. 7-17). McIntyre, Lisa J. “The Practical Skeptic: Readings in Sociology (6th edition)
2. Please write a a MAXIMUM 1 1/2 page reflection (double spaced) that includes your thoughts concerning ONE of the prompts listed below. In your response, you are additionally welcome to talk about what intrigued you most in relation to your own experiences and to what we have learned in class thus far.
1. How does consumerism affect a child’s identity as he/she grows up? Please use a minimum of one example from the text and/or from your own real life experiences.
2. Has childhood been prolonged in modern times? In your argument please include whether you believe this is a good thing or a bad thing for society. Please use a minimum of one example from the text and/or from your own real life experiences.
3. Please respond to the following quote:
“People always talk about ‘innocent women and children’ in describing victims of war or terrorism.’ [But] is there no such thing as innocent men? (Coontz in Mcintyre: 15).
Why are women in particular always seen as more vulnerable then men and how has this perception impacted the statuses and roles that they hold in society? Please use a minimum oif one example from the text and/or from your own real life experiences.