Essays on Sociology of The Family

First acknowledged by Francis Galton in 1874, birth order remains a psychological theory within social sciences today. The theory itself states that the order of the birth of siblings establishes certain predetermined traits for each child. According to psychologist Frank Sulloway, as explained in his...

An old Chinese proverb states that, “A family in harmony will prosper in everything.” In the 21st century, harmony looks different in every household––especially queer households, which are not always conducive to the harmony of heteronormative family structures. In her essay “With friends like these:...

Reading a Dostoevsky book doesn’t give us any insight into the mind of Fyodor Dostoevsky. Dostoevsky almost never makes a blanket statement in his books, and, in general, very few opinions voiced by characters in his novels can be traced back to the author himself....

In Jostein Gaarder’s philosophical novel Sophie’s World, Sophie learns about the history of philosophy, concluding with the truth about her own existence. Throughout this, many motifs are prevalent—the mirror, the boat, dreams, constant enlightenment. But the most important motif is that of Sophie’s relationship with...

Respect is a fundamental virtue in the world. Respect for each other will avert any misunderstanding between individuals or communities. In the family, there are various reasons as to why children should strive to respect their parents. The Bible commands that children should value and...

Although she had a “fairly isolated childhood” (Salwak, 3), Anne Tyler’s insights about family are remarkably accurate. In two of Tyler’s books, The Accidental Tourist and Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant, she tells the tales of two very different families. However, the believable emotional state...

Introduction The mother and daughter relationship is a dynamic and intricate bond that has been explored in literature for centuries. One such exploration is found in Edwidge Danticat’s novel “Breath, Eyes, Memory.” Through the characters of Sophie and Martine, Danticat delves into the complexities, challenges,...

There is no refusal of the reality that the social connections in the 21st century experience a great deal of stress and strain. In any case, the discouraging part is that the unadulterated relationship of a parent and child has turned into the casualty of...

It is estimated that three to four million children between the ages three and seventeen are at risk of exposure to domestic violence (“Effects”). While many spouses never get into such extreme cases of violence, many still have arguments that are filled with tension and...

The aim of this research proposal is to gain an insight into how men feel about the narratives of fatherhood and masculinities in family studies. What is a father? What does it mean to be a man? At present the general consensus is that the...