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Families have changed greatly over the past 60 years, and they continue to become more diverse.

Why is the family considered the most important agent of socialization?
What caused the dramatic changes to the American family? What are those changes?
Describe the differences in marriage and family life that are linked to class, race, gender, and personal choice.
Do you feel the trend toward diverse families is positive or negative?
If the trend changed toward traditional (pre-World War II) families, how would that affect women’s rights?
Please post your completed paper to the W3: Assignment 2 Dropbox.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria    
Maximum Points
Included an introduction and a conclusion that reviews all main points you present.    
30
Explained why the family is considered the most important agent of socialization.    
30
Described the changes to the family and explained why they occurred.    
30
Described the differences in marriage and family with relation to race, class, gender, and choice.

30
Integrated personal views on the main issue.    
30
Related essay writings to the concepts and theories discussed in the textbook and outside resources.    
30
Submitted on or before due date, using correct spelling and grammar and appropriate APA format.    
20
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