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. Contributions will be added to the top of this collection as I receive them .  Date: Tue, 08 Mar From: katrina Hi Dr. Phil, The term "nuclear" as defined in Webster's Dictionary "of or forming a nucleus", the definition of "nucleus" being a "central part about which other parts are grouped; core". So if you take the literal definitions of the above words, any group of people can be a "nuclear family". I feel the Religious conservative use their definition as a method of preservation for their beliefs. These beliefs seem like they have superseded others as it has been a long and loud message from a group of people who have had a certain degree of power and means to spread it. Personally, I think their definition tried too hard to dictate what "should" be that they actually helped a lot of people to look for and embrace the reality of what is. I myself have never known such a "nuclear family" as my parents were never married, my mother worked outside the home from the time I was one, I am an only child and my grandparents were my primary caregivers until I was old enough to stay at home alone. My husband also grew up in almost the same situation. I just wanted to put my opinion in...Thank-You. Katrina Date: Sat, 05 Mar From: Bartle At its most basic, the nuclear family is composed of two adults in a monogamous heterosexual relationship, plus their own offspring. See: http://www.scn.org/cmp/modules/ine-glb.htm Religious conservatives have added to that definition, saying the wife/mother should be at home working (nurturing, cleaning, cooking) without pay while the father/husband should be away from the home during working hours, earning money to bring back to run the family, also that the father/husband makes all the major decisions of the family and is the recognised authority over all other family members. I invite all members of the class to add to this discussion, and I will broadcast your comments. At 07:29 PM 03/05 Adam Lionas wrote: Hey Dr. Phil, I was just wondering if you or somebody else in the class could elaborate a bit on the concept of nuclear family. I feel that I could be missing something important from this area of discussion. Thanx! Adam. |
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