Discussion Post
Watch Arlie Hochschild's discussion of women and work, what she terms the 'Second Shift': "The Second Shift: Arlie Hochschild" (YouTube Video)
Next watch Stephanie Coontz discusses the history of marriage and how marriage demographics are shifting: "Why Are Fewer Americans Getting Married?" (YouTube Video)
Finally, watch the documentary regarding Nepal's orphan and international adoption industry: "The Dark Secret Behind Nepal's Orphan Industry" (YouTube Video)
Write 250 words response relating the three videos to changes in the family and capitalism. How has capitalism influenced the second shift, the changing marriage demographics, and issues of adoption? What are the common threads in all of these changes to the family?
The response must include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.