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What significant social change occurred in the 1950s leading to a shift in family dynamics?
What significant social change occurred in the 1950s leading to a shift in family dynamics?
- Rise of dual income families
- Decline of women's participation in the labor force
- Increased childbearing rates
- Resurgence of radicalism in the New Left (correct)
Legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada occurred in the year 2000.
Legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada occurred in the year 2000.
False (B)
What trend regarding family structure has been observed since the 1990s in Canada?
What trend regarding family structure has been observed since the 1990s in Canada?
Increase in common-law couples
The __________ revolution led to increased participation of women in the labor force.
The __________ revolution led to increased participation of women in the labor force.
Match the following factors with their impact on family structures:
Match the following factors with their impact on family structures:
What major social change influenced the separation of work and domestic life in the mid-nineteenth century?
What major social change influenced the separation of work and domestic life in the mid-nineteenth century?
The 'cult of domesticity' promoted the idea that women should work outside the home.
The 'cult of domesticity' promoted the idea that women should work outside the home.
What was one negative impact of high infant and maternal mortality rates on society?
What was one negative impact of high infant and maternal mortality rates on society?
The Indian Act of 1876 led to the subordination of women through __________.
The Indian Act of 1876 led to the subordination of women through __________.
Match the following government policies to their effects on family formation:
Match the following government policies to their effects on family formation:
Which of the following arguments did women use to pressure governments regarding poor families?
Which of the following arguments did women use to pressure governments regarding poor families?
Blended family households primarily emerged from divorce during the twentieth century.
Blended family households primarily emerged from divorce during the twentieth century.
What was the predominant family model discussed in public policy for much of the twentieth century?
What was the predominant family model discussed in public policy for much of the twentieth century?
Which organization was established in 1920 to focus on child and family welfare in Canada?
Which organization was established in 1920 to focus on child and family welfare in Canada?
The 1921 Census showed a decline in the number of married Canadians compared to previous years.
The 1921 Census showed a decline in the number of married Canadians compared to previous years.
What demographic change in family structure was noted between 1921 and 1931?
What demographic change in family structure was noted between 1921 and 1931?
The __________ offered solutions to the perceived crisis in the family during the modern era.
The __________ offered solutions to the perceived crisis in the family during the modern era.
Match the historical events with their impacts on family structures in Canada:
Match the historical events with their impacts on family structures in Canada:
Which of the following characterized the post-war family dynamics in the 1950s?
Which of the following characterized the post-war family dynamics in the 1950s?
By 1966, the proportion of lone-parent families increased compared to earlier decades.
By 1966, the proportion of lone-parent families increased compared to earlier decades.
What effect did rural Women's Institutes have on family dynamics in Canada?
What effect did rural Women's Institutes have on family dynamics in Canada?
What role have families played in shaping societal structures historically?
What role have families played in shaping societal structures historically?
Which of the following factors significantly altered family structures in Canada over time?
Which of the following factors significantly altered family structures in Canada over time?
How have historical actors influenced the concept of family in Canada?
How have historical actors influenced the concept of family in Canada?
What impact did alterations in lived family experiences have on society?
What impact did alterations in lived family experiences have on society?
Which of the following characterizes the diverse nature of Canadian families historically?
Which of the following characterizes the diverse nature of Canadian families historically?
Which factor contributed to the decline in fertility rates in modern Canadian families?
Which factor contributed to the decline in fertility rates in modern Canadian families?
What major societal change influenced family structures following the 1990s?
What major societal change influenced family structures following the 1990s?
How did post-industrialization impact families worldwide, including Canada?
How did post-industrialization impact families worldwide, including Canada?
Which of the following factors did NOT contribute to the changing dynamics of Canadian families over the past 200 years?
Which of the following factors did NOT contribute to the changing dynamics of Canadian families over the past 200 years?
What aspect of family structure has shown a significant increase in recent years in Canada?
What aspect of family structure has shown a significant increase in recent years in Canada?
What was a primary factor in the transformation of family functions in the early 20th century?
What was a primary factor in the transformation of family functions in the early 20th century?
Which of the following factors contributed to the emergence of new Canadian families in the early 20th century?
Which of the following factors contributed to the emergence of new Canadian families in the early 20th century?
What was an effect of the 'Social Gospel' reforms during 1890s to 1930s?
What was an effect of the 'Social Gospel' reforms during 1890s to 1930s?
Which statement best reflects the status of women in the family structure during the 20th century?
Which statement best reflects the status of women in the family structure during the 20th century?
How did the Indian Act of 1876 impact Indigenous families in Canada?
How did the Indian Act of 1876 impact Indigenous families in Canada?
What negative social outcome was primarily caused by high infant and maternal mortality rates?
What negative social outcome was primarily caused by high infant and maternal mortality rates?
What argument did women utilize to advocate for improvements in family welfare?
What argument did women utilize to advocate for improvements in family welfare?
Which policy historically contributed to discriminatory practices against families from non-Western countries?
Which policy historically contributed to discriminatory practices against families from non-Western countries?
What was one of the key demographic changes in Canadian families during the early 20th century?
What was one of the key demographic changes in Canadian families during the early 20th century?
What role did the Great Depression play in modifying family welfare programs?
What role did the Great Depression play in modifying family welfare programs?
Which factor contributed significantly to the decline in birth rates between 1921 and 1931?
Which factor contributed significantly to the decline in birth rates between 1921 and 1931?
What change in family structure was observed in the decade following World War II?
What change in family structure was observed in the decade following World War II?
What impact did the establishment of the Canadian Council on Child and Family Welfare have?
What impact did the establishment of the Canadian Council on Child and Family Welfare have?
What trend regarding marriage was revealed by the 1921 Census?
What trend regarding marriage was revealed by the 1921 Census?
What societal shift accompanied the rise in divorce rates after World War II?
What societal shift accompanied the rise in divorce rates after World War II?
In the context of family structures during the early 20th century, what was one role of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union?
In the context of family structures during the early 20th century, what was one role of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union?
Indigenous families in Canada have historically maintained unique identities corresponding to their various groups.
Indigenous families in Canada have historically maintained unique identities corresponding to their various groups.
The historical structures of Canadian families have remained static since the precolonial epoch.
The historical structures of Canadian families have remained static since the precolonial epoch.
The advent of colonialism in Canada had no impact on the family structures of Indigenous peoples.
The advent of colonialism in Canada had no impact on the family structures of Indigenous peoples.
Families are passive recipients of changing societal ideas and practices.
Families are passive recipients of changing societal ideas and practices.
Stories about families serve only as personal memoirs with no connection to cultural values.
Stories about families serve only as personal memoirs with no connection to cultural values.
The legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada occurred in 2010.
The legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada occurred in 2010.
The percentage of married mothers who worked for wages decreased significantly in the 1990s.
The percentage of married mothers who worked for wages decreased significantly in the 1990s.
The decline in fertility rates has led to a rise in the 'childless by choice' union.
The decline in fertility rates has led to a rise in the 'childless by choice' union.
Industrialization had no impact on the changing dynamics of the Canadian family structure.
Industrialization had no impact on the changing dynamics of the Canadian family structure.
Modern families are increasingly facing challenges related to equity and inclusivity.
Modern families are increasingly facing challenges related to equity and inclusivity.
The 'cult of domesticity' promoted the idea that women should primarily engage in work outside the home.
The 'cult of domesticity' promoted the idea that women should primarily engage in work outside the home.
Chain migration in the early 20th century significantly contributed to the formation of new family structures in Canada primarily from Asia.
Chain migration in the early 20th century significantly contributed to the formation of new family structures in Canada primarily from Asia.
The Indian Act of 1876 supported the independence of Indigenous women and recognized Métis individuals.
The Indian Act of 1876 supported the independence of Indigenous women and recognized Métis individuals.
Maternal feminist arguments during the early 20th century sought to pressure governments to address issues affecting wealthy families.
Maternal feminist arguments during the early 20th century sought to pressure governments to address issues affecting wealthy families.
Discriminatory immigration policies during the early 20th century included the exclusion of families from Western European countries.
Discriminatory immigration policies during the early 20th century included the exclusion of families from Western European countries.
High infant and maternal mortality rates positively influenced the economy and societal structures.
High infant and maternal mortality rates positively influenced the economy and societal structures.
Single-parent or blended households predominantly resulted from the death of a spouse rather than divorce in the twentieth century.
Single-parent or blended households predominantly resulted from the death of a spouse rather than divorce in the twentieth century.
The male breadwinner model influenced public policy on families through much of the twentieth century.
The male breadwinner model influenced public policy on families through much of the twentieth century.
The Canadian Council on Child and Family Welfare was established in 1920 to address issues related to children's rights.
The Canadian Council on Child and Family Welfare was established in 1920 to address issues related to children's rights.
The proportion of married Canadians decreased between 1921 and 1931 according to census data.
The proportion of married Canadians decreased between 1921 and 1931 according to census data.
The Great Depression led to improvements in family welfare programs in Canada.
The Great Depression led to improvements in family welfare programs in Canada.
After the Second World War, the idea of a 'normal' family re-emerged prominently in Canadian society.
After the Second World War, the idea of a 'normal' family re-emerged prominently in Canadian society.
Birth rates in Canada significantly increased during the decade immediately following World War II.
Birth rates in Canada significantly increased during the decade immediately following World War II.
The decline in lone-parent families from 1931 to 1966 was primarily due to social policies promoting single parenthood.
The decline in lone-parent families from 1931 to 1966 was primarily due to social policies promoting single parenthood.
Between 1921 and 1931, the use of birth control became more widespread despite its legal status.
Between 1921 and 1931, the use of birth control became more widespread despite its legal status.
By 1966, the proportion of lone-parent families in Canada had increased compared to earlier decades.
By 1966, the proportion of lone-parent families in Canada had increased compared to earlier decades.
Flashcards
Cult of Domesticity
Cult of Domesticity
19th-century ideal that emphasized women's role in the home.
Separate Spheres
Separate Spheres
19th-century idea of distinct roles for men and women, public and domestic.
Social Gospel
Social Gospel
Reform movement in the late 1800s-1930s addressing societal problems.
Maternal Feminism
Maternal Feminism
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Chinese Immigration Act
Chinese Immigration Act
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Indian Act (1876)
Indian Act (1876)
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Residential Schools
Residential Schools
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Male Breadwinner Model
Male Breadwinner Model
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Lone-Parent Households
Lone-Parent Households
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Sexual Revolution
Sexual Revolution
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Life Expectancy
Life Expectancy
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Working Mothers
Working Mothers
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Family Allowance Act
Family Allowance Act
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Baby Boom
Baby Boom
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Same-Sex Marriage
Same-Sex Marriage
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Common-Law Partnerships
Common-Law Partnerships
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Globalization
Globalization
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Pronatalism
Pronatalism
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Stem/Extended Family
Stem/Extended Family
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Euro-Canadian Nuclear Family
Euro-Canadian Nuclear Family
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Heterogeneous Families
Heterogeneous Families
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Chain Migration
Chain Migration
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Infant and Maternal Mortality
Infant and Maternal Mortality
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Canadian Council on Child and Family Welfare
Canadian Council on Child and Family Welfare
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Study Notes
Family Characteristics and Social Construction
- Positive and negative characteristics are attributed to families, emphasizing their socially constructed and reconstructed nature.
- Mid-nineteenth century marked a separation between work and domestic life, identified with the "cult of domesticity" and "separate spheres."
- Modernization and industrialization altered traditional family structures, reducing the family's centrality as a dominant societal unit.
Institutional Changes and Historical Impacts
- Education and care roles shifted from families to institutions like churches, charities, and state agencies.
- Early 20th-century chain migration, particularly from Europe, led to new family forms in Canada.
- High infant and maternal mortality rates negatively affected societal economy and family dynamics.
Social Reforms and Gender Roles
- "Social Gospel" reforms aimed at addressing social issues between the 1890s and 1930s.
- Women utilized 'maternal feminist' arguments to mobilize government action for poor families.
- The classification of women and children as dependents highlighted gender inequality in labor.
Immigration Policies and Indigenous Family Struggles
- Discriminatory immigration policies, including the Chinese Immigration Act, excluded non-Western European families.
- Indigenous families faced persecution and cultural erosion due to government policies, including the Indian Act of 1876.
- Assimilation policies and residential schools had detrimental impacts on Indigenous family structures.
Changing Family Dynamics in the 20th Century
- The male breadwinner model influenced public discourse and policy for much of the 20th century.
- Divorce was difficult for women, resulting in single-parent households mainly due to widowhood.
- The 1950s conservative climate eventually gave way to radicalism, a sexual revolution, and increased female labor force participation.
Demographics and Modernization
- Increase in life expectancy shifted focus away from extensive childcare periods.
- Significant rise in the percentage of married mothers in the workforce.
- State-sponsored maternity and parental leave programs were established in the 1990s.
Legal and Social Changes
- Legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada occurred in 2005.
- There was a marked decline in married couple families and a rise in common-law family arrangements.
- Ongoing societal challenges include equity, inclusivity, and the impact of globalization.
Historical Influences on Family Structure
- Organizations such as the Women's Christian Temperance Union (1874) and the National Council of Women of Canada (1893) promoted women's public involvement and shifted family formations.
- World War I significantly increased women’s participation in the labor force, impacting family dynamics.
Evolving Views on Children and Family Welfare
- New ideas about childhood emerged, emphasizing children's rights and development throughout the 20th century.
- The Canadian Council on Child and Family Welfare was established in 1920, reflecting a shift towards addressing family welfare.
- Pronatalism re-emerged in response to perceived family crises, with demographic shifts altering family size and structure.
Economic and Social Challenges
- The Great Depression impacted family welfare programs, prompting the 1944 Family Allowance Act.
- Post-World War II reconstruction highlighted families, with a notable increase in divorce rates after veterans returned.
- The Baby Boom era saw a surge in the number of children raised by both birth parents; however, lone-parent families saw a gradual decline from 14% in 1931 to 8.2% in 1966.
Introduction to Families in Canada
- Families are essential for individual and collective survival in Canada and globally.
- Historical models of Canadian families include stem/extended, Euro-Canadian nuclear, and heterogeneous families.
- The relationship between societal and familial changes is complex; families influence social formation, politics, economy, and culture.
- Family narratives reflect cultural values passed down through generations.
Diversity and Historical Context
- Canadian families exhibit significant diversity, shaped by Indigenous identities and colonial influences.
- Family structures and functions evolved through precolonial, colonial, and postcolonial periods.
- "Race" and culture significantly affect family experiences, evident in First Nations, Métis, Inuit, francophone Catholic, and immigrant families.
Family Dynamics and Social Structures
- Families are active agents in societal change, driven by historical shifts rather than passive recipients.
- Mid-nineteenth century saw the separation of work and domestic life, reinforcing ideals of domesticity and separate spheres.
- Modernization led to a decline in traditional family functions, with roles transferred to public institutions.
Impact of Historical Events on Families
- Early 20th-century chain migration introduced diverse family structures predominantly from Europe.
- High infant and maternal mortality rates impacted societal and economic conditions.
- Social Gospel reforms and maternal feminist movements advocated for better conditions for families and women's rights.
Legal and Social Challenges
- The Indian Act (1876) marginalized Indigenous families, enforcing patrilineage and undermining Métis identity.
- Traditional family structures dominated public discourse, with divorce being challenging for women.
- Organizations like the Women's Christian Temperance Union and National Council of Women significantly influenced family roles and public involvement.
Modern Canadian Families: Demographic Changes
- Second half of the 20th century marked demographic shifts, including increased life expectancy, changing family size, and longer marriages.
- The establishment of the Canadian Council on Child and Family Welfare in 1920 promoted child welfare amidst changing family dynamics.
- Birth rates dropped and revealed societal shifts towards birth control despite legal restrictions during the 1920s.
Post-War Family Dynamics
- Post-World War II period saw heightened attention on family, a rise in divorce rates, and the baby boom.
- Lone-parent families decreased, but the latter years witnessed ideological shifts leading to dual-income households and declines in fertility rates.
- Adoption of state-supported parental leave in the 1990s supported working mothers.
Contemporary Family Structures
- Legalization of same-sex marriage in 2005 marked a significant change in family recognition.
- Declining married couple families contrasted with the increase in common-law partnerships and continual immigration.
- Current familial challenges include equity, inclusivity, and balancing traditional roles in a globalized, technological society.
Conclusion on Family Evolution
- Over two centuries, the institution of family has adapted due to factors like industrialization, digital economy, and women's status changes.
- Families continue to shape individual identities and societal norms, navigating diverse realities that reflect their historical contexts.
Introduction to Families in Canada
- Families are essential for individual and collective survival in Canada and globally.
- Historical models of Canadian families include stem/extended, Euro-Canadian nuclear, and heterogeneous families.
- The relationship between societal and familial changes is complex; families influence social formation, politics, economy, and culture.
- Family narratives reflect cultural values passed down through generations.
Diversity and Historical Context
- Canadian families exhibit significant diversity, shaped by Indigenous identities and colonial influences.
- Family structures and functions evolved through precolonial, colonial, and postcolonial periods.
- "Race" and culture significantly affect family experiences, evident in First Nations, Métis, Inuit, francophone Catholic, and immigrant families.
Family Dynamics and Social Structures
- Families are active agents in societal change, driven by historical shifts rather than passive recipients.
- Mid-nineteenth century saw the separation of work and domestic life, reinforcing ideals of domesticity and separate spheres.
- Modernization led to a decline in traditional family functions, with roles transferred to public institutions.
Impact of Historical Events on Families
- Early 20th-century chain migration introduced diverse family structures predominantly from Europe.
- High infant and maternal mortality rates impacted societal and economic conditions.
- Social Gospel reforms and maternal feminist movements advocated for better conditions for families and women's rights.
Legal and Social Challenges
- The Indian Act (1876) marginalized Indigenous families, enforcing patrilineage and undermining Métis identity.
- Traditional family structures dominated public discourse, with divorce being challenging for women.
- Organizations like the Women's Christian Temperance Union and National Council of Women significantly influenced family roles and public involvement.
Modern Canadian Families: Demographic Changes
- Second half of the 20th century marked demographic shifts, including increased life expectancy, changing family size, and longer marriages.
- The establishment of the Canadian Council on Child and Family Welfare in 1920 promoted child welfare amidst changing family dynamics.
- Birth rates dropped and revealed societal shifts towards birth control despite legal restrictions during the 1920s.
Post-War Family Dynamics
- Post-World War II period saw heightened attention on family, a rise in divorce rates, and the baby boom.
- Lone-parent families decreased, but the latter years witnessed ideological shifts leading to dual-income households and declines in fertility rates.
- Adoption of state-supported parental leave in the 1990s supported working mothers.
Contemporary Family Structures
- Legalization of same-sex marriage in 2005 marked a significant change in family recognition.
- Declining married couple families contrasted with the increase in common-law partnerships and continual immigration.
- Current familial challenges include equity, inclusivity, and balancing traditional roles in a globalized, technological society.
Conclusion on Family Evolution
- Over two centuries, the institution of family has adapted due to factors like industrialization, digital economy, and women's status changes.
- Families continue to shape individual identities and societal norms, navigating diverse realities that reflect their historical contexts.
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Explore the evolving characteristics of families influenced by modernization, cultural exchanges, and the separation of work and home life. This quiz delves into the 'cult of domesticity' and how changes in family structure reflect social constructs throughout history.
