Chat with AIExam 3: Variations in American Family Life
Discuss four major differences between family life in colonial America and postindustrial America.
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Answered by Examlex AI Copilot1. Size and structure of families: In colonial America, families were typically larger and multi-generational, with extended family members living together or in close proximity. In postindustrial America, families are typically smaller and nuclear, with parents and children living together in a separate household.
2. Division of labor: In colonial America, the division of labor within families was based on traditional gender roles, with men primarily responsible for agricultural work and women responsible for domestic tasks. In postindustrial America, there is more gender equality in the division of labor, with both men and women participating in both domestic and professional work.
3. Economic dependence: In colonial America, families were largely self-sufficient, relying on agriculture and domestic production for their livelihood. In postindustrial America, families are more economically dependent on wages earned through employment in a variety of industries.
4. Social and cultural influences: In colonial America, family life was heavily influenced by religious and community values, with a strong emphasis on tradition and conformity. In postindustrial America, family life is influenced by a more diverse range of cultural and social factors, including individualism, consumerism, and technological advancements.
The European colonists who came to America attempted to replicate their familiar family system that emphasized all of the following except:
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