Family Diversity: Continuity and Change in the Contemporary Family

Erera (U. of Washington School of Social Work) focuses on the diverse patterns of family structure that exist in our society, presenting empirical research on the internal dynamics, social environments, support factors, prevalence of discrimination, and common stereotypes relating to families. Chapters address the definition of a family, then focus on a variety of types of family: foster, adoptive, single parent, step-, lesbian and gay, and grandmother-headed families. A final chapter explores l…