7.3 Family Practices and Western Families

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Lesson 7.3: Family Practices & Western Families

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​Vocabulary:
Division of labor, independence, individualism, marriage, patriarchy, self-orientation

​Lesson Objectives:
1) Identify how Western family roles and practices have changed over time
2) Recognize the values of the Americans
3) Distinguish between the values and customs of the Western and Eastern world
4) Explain how Western cultural customs influence family practices

​Heads up: We are going to tie in some history to the lesson today

Draw

Circle the part(s) of the globe that would be recognized as the western world.

What is considered the Western World?

​North and South America are considered the Western World. It's disputed, but Australia parts of Europe are also included in this category.

Multiple Choice

What is The Industrial Revolution?

• A period of agricultural expansion in the 17th century.
• A time when economies were solely based on trade and commerce.
• An era characterized by the rise of digital technology in the 20th century.
• The Industrial Revolution was a transformative period that changed economies from agriculture-based to industrial-based, starting in the late 18th century.

How did the Industrial Revolution impact gender roles?
The family?

Multiple Select

Which of the following is an example of changing family roles in the Western World?

• Men are no longer expected to remain home and take care of children.

• Women are no longer expected to marry and rely on a male partner for support.

• Men and women no longer have gender-specific work roles.

• Women are still required to obtain parental permission prior to being married.

Multiple Choice

Why are family customs and traditions important?

• Family customs and traditions are important because they create a sense of belonging, strengthen relationships, and preserve cultural values.
• They are primarily for financial gain.
• They have no impact on family dynamics.
• They are only important for celebrations.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes how Western society has influenced family values in the US?

• Families places more emphasis on education.

• More emphasis is placed on extended family rather than the nuclear family.

• Families place more emphasis on religion.

• More emphasis is placed on multigenerational family than nuclear family.

Multiple Select

Ticket out: Revisit the map from the start of class today. Knowing what you now know about the Western World, which of the following countries would be included in it? (Select all that apply)

• India

• France

• China

• United States