Theories About Family & Marriage: Crash Course Sociology

The video explores the concept of family, discussing its sociological definition, types, and the role of marriage. It examines family structures like nuclear, single-parent, and extended families, and how marriage practices vary across cultures. The video also delves into residence and inheritance patterns, and analyzes family through sociological theories such as structural functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism.

What are some cultural variations in marriage practices mentioned in the text?

How do structural functionalists view the role of families in society?

What impact do social norms have on marriage and family structures?