Family Matters, Fifth Edition

Now in its fifth edition, Family Matters offers an enriched discussion on a variety of substantive issues experienced by diverse Canadian families throughout their lives. Adopting a feminist sociological approach, this popular textbook explores family dynamics through a critical life course theoretical lens. This overarching perspective is used to examine how social, economic, and historical processes related to gender roles, age and generational location, Indigeneity, ethnicity and race, geographical location, and social change shape contemporary family life.

As a leading name in sociology, Barbara A. Mitchell has thoroughly updated the previous edition to reflect timely current events, recent census data, and innovative research. This new edition provides more detailed and nuanced discussions of many areas, including pandemic impacts, governmental policies, and incentives concerning healthcare, housing, and education.

Approachable, concise, and filled with discussion questions, activities, and resources for further reading, Family Matters is the perfect resource for students enrolled in introductory or advanced level courses in family sociology and gender studies.