Curated OER
Family Forms and Family Life Cycle
There are so many different types of families, and each family functions in a different way. Discover the different roles, responsibilities, and relationships that develop in different family types. The lesson provides you with five...
US Census Bureau
U.s. Census Bureau: Families and Living Arrangements
Census Bureau statistics show the variety in living arrangements that exist in the United States. Find historical information as well as current figures.
University of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin: Changing Contexts of Parenting in the United States
This lecture in sociology presented in 1999 describes changing trends in marriage, discusses the new kinds of family situations that have become prevalent today, and examines reasons why these changes are occurring.
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US Census Bureau
Us Census Bureau: American Family [Pdf]
The US Census Bureau measures the demographic changes and characteristics of the American Family from the 2000 Census.
Other
Streetlaw: Family Law
At this website, check out an introduction to family law and several relevant online resources for further reading and research. Topics include: "Law and the American Family," "Marriage," "Legal Rights of Single People Who Live...