Write a 1000-word (minimum) paper. Refer to the APA resources found in the course home page, and thoroughly address each of the following questions:

Families have changed greatly over the past 60 years, and they continue to become more diverse.

• Why is the family considered the most important agent of socialization?

• What caused the dramatic changes to the American family? What are those changes?

• Describe the differences in marriage and family life that are linked to class, race, gender, and personal choice.

• Do you feel the trend toward diverse families is positive or negative?

• If the trend changed toward traditional (pre-World War II) families, how would that affect women's rights?