Assignment:
Annette Lareau discusses in her book Unequal Childhoods that parenting strategies vary by social class. For example, middle-class parents are more likely to stress independence and self-direction, whereas working-class parents prioritize obedience to external authority. She points out that it is unclear whether these differences affect the long-term outcomes of children.
Long Interview
To Do:
After watching the interview with Annette Lareau (see link above), answer the following discussion questions:
Q1. How do parents of different social classes socialize their children differently? Need Assignment Help?
Q2. Describe these differences
Q3. Explain what Lareau concludes about how family socialization reproduces social inequality.
Grading:
Post an initial 250 word response by Wednesday and three responses (50 words minimum) to other students.