Episode 16. Changing Family Choices: a Sociological Conversation with Akello Stone

In this sociological conversation, two sociologists-- @AkelloStone and Dr. Beverly Yuen Thompson-- as long-time instructors of Sociology of the Family Course, talk about the global changes in marriage, divorce and procreation trends. Globally, people are getting married later (if at all), having children later, and having fewer children. Divorce is also a frequent choice, with subsequent marriages ending in ever increasing percentages of divorce. Some people even choose the option of sologamy—marrying one’s self. Overall, the professors hope that students and public sociologists will become informed on these larger trends and social pressures so that they can understand the context in which they make their own life choices. Timeline: 00:00-01:48 Introduction01:49-04:39 Sologamy 04:40-10:57 Divorce10:58-20:40 Marriage 20:41-33:08 Procreation33:09-36:41 Gender roles36:42-54:20 Modern family alternative forms54:21-57:59 ConclusionVideo link Get full access to Dr. Beverly Yuen Thompson at snakegrrlsociology.substack.com/subscribe