What is the difference between the public family vs the private family, and how has this changed throughout US history?

Question 1

Answer the following question. When you refer to the reading in your answer, put the author’s last name in parentheses – example: (Coontz). Do not repeat the question; simply number then answer. Your total word should be minimum 300 words, typed, double spaced. You will submit this as a Word doc. All answers must be in your own words; no direct quoting from lecture material or readings is allowed.

1) What does it mean to take a sociological perspective of families? Why is defining family important?

What is the difference between the public family vs the private family, and how has this changed throughout US history?

In your answer, include four relevant points from the reading (5)Coontz.

What is the difference between the public family vs the private family, and how has this changed throughout US history?
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