This 5 to 6-page typed paper (double spaced, Times New Roman, 12 font, 1-inch margin) will analyze “your
selection”. The final project consists of a comparative research paper/project and will need at least 5
scholarly journal articles to complete this project.
Select a historical family event and compare to a current family event.
For option 1: Historical and current family event comparison…
Introduction: What are the family issues? Brief summaries of the historical family issue and current family
issue (were there potential trends and patterns?)
Discussion: Which theoretical perspective “best” fits these two family issues. Is family changing? Why or
why not? (Use sources to support your argument, Hint: Thornton’s 2001) Examine the similarities and
differences between these two periods. (Example, were the family tradition the same? Marriage values?
Childbearing? Divorce views? etc) Who is affected by this?
Conclusion: Describe possible solutions for the problems. If you do not see it as a problem, what are some
future directions?
References (separate page(s) and excluded from the 5-6 pages)