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Canadian Families Today: New Perspectives
Now in its fourth edition, Canadian Families Today presents a comprehensive introduction to the sociological study of our nation's families. This thought-provoking collection explores the major themes, historical developments, and contemporary cases that are currently shaping family life,
including discussions on the changing definitions of "family", new studies on the life course and family dynamics, and the unique challenges that families in Canada face. Written by a team of experts from across Canada and fully up-to-date with the latest research and data, these essays provide
students with a fascinating in-depth look at the issues and trends affecting families in Canada today.
The fourth edition features brand-new chapters on refugee families in Canada and Indigenous families, as well as increased coverage of topics such as mixed-race unions, same-sex parenting, transgender families, and the recent Canada Child Benefit. The text also includes a new "Daily Life" box that
allows students to connect concepts and theories to real-life experiences, as well as new critical thinking questions throughout each chapter for students to consider.
including discussions on the changing definitions of "family", new studies on the life course and family dynamics, and the unique challenges that families in Canada face. Written by a team of experts from across Canada and fully up-to-date with the latest research and data, these essays provide
students with a fascinating in-depth look at the issues and trends affecting families in Canada today.
The fourth edition features brand-new chapters on refugee families in Canada and Indigenous families, as well as increased coverage of topics such as mixed-race unions, same-sex parenting, transgender families, and the recent Canada Child Benefit. The text also includes a new "Daily Life" box that
allows students to connect concepts and theories to real-life experiences, as well as new critical thinking questions throughout each chapter for students to consider.
432 pages, Paperback
Published May 1, 2018
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December 28, 2024
As an assigned reading for my Sociology of Family course, this book certainly provided an expansive look into the intricate dynamics of contemporary families in Canada. While the book was comprehensive in its examination of family structures, relationships, and societal influences, I found it to be a dense and sometimes dry read, which made it challenging to engage with on a deeper level.
The book successfully expanded my understanding of the complexities that shape Canadian families today, including changing norms, immigration, and diverse cultural influences. It does an excellent job at presenting research and statistics to back up its arguments, which I appreciated as a sociology student. However, the writing felt overly academic at times, making it hard to fully connect with the material on a more personal level.
While it provided valuable insights and definitely added to my academic foundation, I didn’t find the book to be particularly engaging or thought-provoking outside of the course context. It’s more of a textbook than an easy read, and I can’t say it would be something I’d revisit after the course concludes. For those looking to dive deeply into the sociology of families in Canada, it’s a solid resource, but the style and approach didn’t resonate with me personally.
The book successfully expanded my understanding of the complexities that shape Canadian families today, including changing norms, immigration, and diverse cultural influences. It does an excellent job at presenting research and statistics to back up its arguments, which I appreciated as a sociology student. However, the writing felt overly academic at times, making it hard to fully connect with the material on a more personal level.
While it provided valuable insights and definitely added to my academic foundation, I didn’t find the book to be particularly engaging or thought-provoking outside of the course context. It’s more of a textbook than an easy read, and I can’t say it would be something I’d revisit after the course concludes. For those looking to dive deeply into the sociology of families in Canada, it’s a solid resource, but the style and approach didn’t resonate with me personally.
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