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Sociology 339U: Marriage and Intimacy. Student Handout. Matthew J. Geraths Portland State University Winter Term 2015. Ways Of Knowing. Epistemology or theory of knowledge. A branch of philosophy that studies the nature, methods, limitations, and validity of knowledge and belief.
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Sociology 339U: Marriage and Intimacy Student Handout Matthew J. Geraths Portland State University Winter Term 2015
Epistemologyor theory of knowledge A branch of philosophy that studies the nature, methods, limitations, and validity of knowledge and belief. (i.e., How we know what we know)
3 Ways Of Knowing (Pp. 38-42) The Un-testable 2. The Personal 3. The Inalienable
Barriers to Understanding Family and Related Issues • “That’s the way we do it around here!” 2. “Don’t air your dirty laundry 3. “When you talk about it, you make it it less special, less sacred!”
SAPIR-WHORF HYPOTHESIS people who speak a particular language must necessarily interpret the world through the unique vocabulary and grammar that language provides “When we acquire language, we acquire ways of thinking - conceptual systems or grids…”
Values evaluative standards used by members of a society to determine abstract issues such as what is desirable/ undesirable; good/bad/ugly.
Family vs. Individualism 1. Togetherness 1. Self-fulfillment 2. Loyalty 2. Urgency 3. Stability 3. Personal Change
Myths Cultural beliefs about the way things are; often inaccurate. “Agreement reality”, p. 38
Myths Associated with the Family: 1) The Typical Family 2) Natural Family 3) Ideal Marriage 4) Happy Family