This position holds that there is no single sociological definition of family — it depends on the type and the analytical approach. It distinguishes families of orientation from those of procreation, and argues micro, meso and macro lenses each define family differently.
Supporting arguments · 3
- Families of orientation vs families of procreationThere is an important difference between the family you are born into, and the family you create with a lover.
- You cannot group all families under one sociological definitionFamilies appear in many guises and forms. No single sociological definition can effectively include all families, while excluding close friendship groups.
- Micro, Macro, and meso definitionsSociological definitions for a family vary depending on the sociological approach.