What constitutes a<\/strong><\/span> \u201ctypical family\u201d<\/strong><\/span> in Todays Society? \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Society<\/strong> <\/span>has changed tremendously over the past decades. One of the most notable changes has been the increasing number of mothers who work outside the home.<\/strong><\/span> Earlier in the society, most family households<\/strong><\/span> consisted of one parent working <\/strong><\/span>outside the home and the other being the primary childcare provider. Because of traditional gender roles<\/strong><\/span> and family structures, this was typically a working father and a stay-at-home mom.<\/p>\n Quantitative research<\/strong><\/span> shows that in America in 1940 only 27 percent of all women worked outside the home. Today, 59.2 percent of all women do. Almost half of women with children younger than one year of age are employed (U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee Report 2010).<\/p>\n Sociologists interested in this topic might approach its study from a variety of angles. One might be interested in its impact on a child\u2019s development<\/strong><\/span>, another may explore related economic<\/strong> values<\/strong><\/span>, while a third might examine how other social institutions have responded to this shift in society.<\/p>\n How should a student of Sociology think about impact of working mothers on the society?<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n A Student studying the impact of working mothers on a child\u2019s development might ask questions about children raised in childcare settings<\/strong><\/span>. How is a child socialized<\/strong> <\/span>differently when raised largely by a childcare provider rather than a parent? Do early experiences in a school-like childcare setting lead to improved academic performance later in life? \u00a0How does a child with two working parents perceive gender roles compared to a child raised with a stay-at-home parent?<\/p>\n Student might be interested in the increase in working mothers from an economic perspective.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n Why do so many households today have dual incomes? <\/strong><\/span>Has<\/strong> there been a contributing change in social class expectations? What<\/strong> impact does the larger economy play in the economic conditions of an individual household? Do people view money\u2014savings, spending, debt\u2014differently than they have in the past?<\/p>\n For more such notes, Articles, News & Views Join our Telegram Channel.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/women.jpg\")
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