Found in this section: 1. Overview of changes 2. Chapter-by-Chapter Changes from the 2nd edition to the Census Update 3. Chapter-by-Chapter Changes from the 1st to the 2nd edition 1. Overview of Changes A CANDID AND THOUGHTFUL CONVERSATION ABOUT FAMILY LIFE The Second Edition includes an expanded graphics and photo program, more attention to diversity and multi-cultural issues, and the inclusion of cutting-edge research, with hundreds of new research studies and demographic trends reported (ex. p. xl). A New Chapter (ex.
Ch. 12) on Work and Family explores the challenges and transformation of the modern working family, and includes a discussion of marriage and money, an exploration of government policies and how they affect working families, and a survey of the unique issues faced by families with members in the armed services. The Second edition combined Chapters 1 and 2 from the previous edition into one succinct chapter that explores the meaning of family today, the various cultural contexts in which the modern family operates, and the significance of the family education framework. PERSONALIZE LEARNING WITH MYFAMILY LAB The new MyFamilyLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. MyFamilyLab gives students the opportunity to explore the methods and data and apply the results in a dynamic interactive online environment. It includes: primary source reading relevant to the Census, an online version of the 2010 Census Update Primer, a series of activities using 2010 Census update results, and video clips explaining and exploring the Census. 2010 Census Update Primer - A brief seven-chapter overview of the Census, including important information about the Constitutional mandate, research methods, who is affected by the Census, and how data is used. Additionally, the primer explores key contemporary topics such as race and ethnicity, the family, and poverty.
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2. Chapter-by-Chapter Changes from the 2nd edition to the Census Update Chapter 1: Family Life Now New percentage of Hispanic and Asian American children New data on different types of households in the U.S. population New average number of children per U.S. household Updated 2010 Census Update Figure 13.1: Percentage of children living with cohabitating parent, by race New data of same-sex households New percentage of multiracial population in the U.S.
New data on Asian Americans, Native Americans, and Arab Americans in the U.S. Population Updated 2010 Census Update Figure 1.6: Characteristics of Native American Households Chapter 4: Gender in Today''s Society Updated 2010 Census Update Table 4.1: Gender Differences in Annual Median Income Updated 2010 Census Update Figure 4.3A: Median Income, by gender Updated 2010 Census Update Figure 4.3B: US Income, by race Chapter 7: The Path to Commitment: Attraction, Dating, and Parenthood New data on unmarried heterosexual partner households Updated 2010 Census Update Figure 7.4: Percentage of Persons Opposite Sex Sharing Living Quarters Chapter 8: Coupling: From Singlehood to Marriage New statistics on US households headed by single men/women and U.
S. households comprised of married couples Updated 2010 Census Update Figure 8.1: Average age of Marriage for men and women Updated 2010 Census Update Figure 8.3: Increase in Same-Sex Couples Updated 2010 Census Update Figure 8.4: Marital Status, by sex and race New data on interracial couples Updated 2010 Census Update Table 8.1: Married Couples in the U.S., by race Chapter 10: The Choices and Challenges of Childbearing Revised Statistics on birth per 1,000 women age 20-24 Revised Statistics on adults who are childless Chapter 11: Parenting Choices, Challenges, and Changes Revised Statistics on fathers and fatherhood New Data on households with a single parent New percentage of grandparents rising grandchildren Chapter 12: Work and Family New data on earnings women versus men New data on unemployment New statistics on average median family income for African American, Asian Americans and Latino Families Updated 2010 Census Update Figure 12.
4: Percentage children in poverty by family structure, race Updated 2010 Census Update Figure 12.7: Unemployment rates, by race Statistics on stay at home parents Updated 2010 Census Update Figure 12.9: Children and Families in Poverty, by race Chapter 13 : Uncoupling: Relationship Deterioration and Divorce New Statistics of people who marry and who divorced New data on child support payment stats Chapter 14: Rebuilding Family Life Following Divorce New percentage of divorcee who remarry and children with step-families Chapter 16: Family Life and Aging Updated 2010 Census Update Figure 16.1: U.S. Population who are over 65 Updated 2010 Census Update Figure 16.2: U.S.
Population age 65+ by race Updated 2010 Census Update Figure 16.4: Marital Status of those 65+ Updated 2010 Census Update Figure 16.6: Percentage of grandparents responsible for grandkids 3. Chapter-by-chapter changes from the 1st to the 2nd edition Chapter 1: Family Life Now expanded coverage of racial/ethnic compositions of families. new discussion about Native American/Alaska Native families . expanded discussions about the significance of collectivist and individualistic cultures, and how these social identities shape family experiences. Bronfenbrenner''s Ecological Model (moved from Chapter 2 to Chapter 1). revised discussion about Family Life Education to include information about practicing as a Family Life Educator.
New Figures Figure 1.1: The Types of Households in the United States Figure 1.2: Percentage of Children Aged 0-17 Living in Various Family Arrangements Figure 1.3: Percent of Children Living with a Cohabiting Parent, by Race Figure 1.5 : Percentage of Births to Unmarried Women, by Race Figure 1.6: Characteristics of American Indian/Alaska Native Households Figure 1.8: (Timeline with photos to run along bottom of pages) Timeline of Family Life Education Added Research Studies (selected) "Acculturation and the sexual reproductive health of Latino youth in the United States" (Afable-Munsuz & Brindis, 2006). "Between religion and desire: Being Muslim and gay in Indonesia" (Boellstorff, 2005).
"Sexuality in Islam" (Bouhdiba, 2001). "Getting past our myths and stereotypes about Native Americans." (Fleming, 2.