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HHS4U - Theories (Sept 14-20th)

These lessons will span over the course of 5 days. You can find all of the key questions, terminology, PowerPoints, and activities on the documents page.

Key Questions - How has the study of the family changed over time? How does a theory help us understand the family? What the are pros of each theory/perspective? What are the cons of each theory/perspective? Terminology -

  • Anthropology

  • Norm

  • Psychology

  • Role

  • Sociology

  • Theoretical perspective

  • Macro theory

  • Micro theory

Theories -

  • Symbolic interactionism

  • Social exchange theory

  • Functionalism Theory

  • Systems Theory

  • Conflict

  • Feminism

Day 1: Cultural and Historical Perspectives (Anthropological)

Documents - Sociological perspective

sociological perspectives notes

Day 2: Functionalism and Systems Theory

Documents - functionalism ppt

genogram symbols, assignment, and rubric

Day 3 & 4: Symbolic Interactionism and Social Exchange Theory

Symbolic and social ppt

Day 5: Conflict, Feminist and Ecological Systems Theory

conflict ppt

analyzing theories assignment


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