Book Description:
Explore marriage and family dynamics through the lens of sociology in “Marriages and Families: Changes, Choices, and Constraints” by Nijole V. and Joseph Benokraitis. Delve into how personal and societal forces shape decisions within these fundamental institutions.
Marriages and Families: Changes, Choices, and Constraints
- Author: Nijole V Benokraitis, Joseph Benokraitis
- Publisher: Pearson Education Limited
- ISBN: 978-0205918195
Book Description: This is an introduction to the study of marriage and the family from a sociological perspective. The authors provide a comprehensive overview of current thinking about these institutions, drawing from both classical and contemporary theory and research. The book’s distinctive feature is its focus on the ways in which choices are constrained by personal and social circumstances, as well as the choices that individuals and couples make within those constraints. This emphasis on the interplay of choice and constraint provides a fresh and engaging perspective on the study of marriage and the family.