11.1 Explain key concepts sociologists use to study families

11.2 Apply theoretical perspectives, including functionalism and feminist theory, to the study of marriage and the family

11.3 Describe trends in U.S. family formation and family life, including marriage, divorce, child care arrangements, and domestic violence; describe family patterns in immigrant, Native American, and deaf families

11.4 Explain what sociological research suggests about ways in which social class may influence parenting practices, as well as family formation

11.5 Understand the relationship between globalization and family life, in particular for U.S. families and women from less-developed countries