Assignment file instroctions attached.
Marriage has been the fundamental social arrangement throughout much of American history, providing
structure and meaning in people’s lives. It has marked entry into adulthood – the point at which children gain
economic independence from their parents, leave the family home to forge their own families, and engage in
sexual activity. Traditional gender roles have provided scripts that guided and organized how work, both inside
and outside the home, would be divided and how children are raised. Recent trends over the last 60 years have
seen major shifts in the way marriage and family life are conceptualized, leaving many wondering what those
changes will mean for the future of families. Are those changes working against families, or are they signs of
increased diversity and a need to think more broadly about what family life means?
For this assignment you will need to critically reflect on both sides of the argument and take a stand on one
side: are families in decline or are they resilient? Your position papers must be 3–4 pages in length (does not
include title page and reference page) using 12-point Times New Roman font with double-spaced lines
and standard one-inch margins on all sides. The articles associated with this assignment are available on the
course Blackboard site (Assignments > Position Paper). The paper must cite the two required articles and the
textbook to support your position. All sources cited in the body of the paper must also be listed on the
references page. In-text citations and references must adhere to APA style (7th edition). Use of direct
quotes is not encouraged—you are only allowed 1-2 direct quotes in this paper. Instead, paraphrase and
cite your sources.
