Family Relations

  In class this week we discussed the topic of theories and how specific theories are applied to family relations. The world that we live in is defined by laws set, revealed truths, and compiled theories. Laws are rules set and formally recognized as a binding or enforced by a controlling authority. The truth is defined as in the scripture in Doctrine and Covenants 93:24 as the “knowledge of things as they are, and as they were, and as they are to come.” A theory is described as an idea or ideas that is intended to explain facts or events.       There is the exchange theory that talks about the balance of give and take. We have relationships because they are equally beneficial for both parties, but when it becomes parasitic we cut ties with that person. The conflict theory takes place when there are scarce resources that cause a societal struggle. This theory believes that society remains in order when there are those who are in power. Next we discussed the sy...

  For my first week of my 160 Family Relations class, we discussed the different topics we are going to examine and how using research to do so is the most beneficial. However, when it comes to family science research most of the studies that are done are only done within the western hemisphere and the research it concludes are sometimes less than scientific. The studies of family science research are predominantly done within the United States which poses a few problems. If one is trying to further investigate a question they have about the family there is plentiful research, whether true or false, regarding the United States. However, information as to what other cultures believe are scarce and hard to come by when that’s not even considering the fact of if they hold any merit or not.       A very controversial topic concerning the family where family science research plays a big role is whether children raised in a homosexual household face disadvantages op...