家庭英语文化教学课件

1、Family in the Eyes of Englishmen and American第1页，共17页。Extended family -Nuclear family -Single-parent family -Blended family -StepfamilyDink family -Live-in couples -III. Types of familiesTwo generations (parents + children)three or more generationsthe parent (married, unmarried, widowed, divorced) l

2、ives with his/her biological or adopted child remarried couple and their children (adopted)married, dual income, no kids heterosexual or homosexual with or without child, unmarried but have a binding relationship 第2页，共17页。III. The Change of Family ModeExtended familyNuclear familySingle-parent famil

3、y; single-person household; blended familyReasons: Late marriage, late childbearingb. Higher divorce ratec. More emphasis on individual achievementd. feminism第3页，共17页。Family in the Eyes of Different PeopleFamily is more important than work. When work and family are in serious conflict, family is alw

4、ays the first priority.To the Westerners:2. They pay attention to psychological qualities like love and togetherness.3. There is more independence of each family member. 4. The main duty of every family member is not to advance the family as a group socially or economically, nor to bring honor to th

5、e family name. They just pursue individual fulfillment.individualism第4页，共17页。Family in the Eyes of Different PeopleTo Chinese:They emphasize the filial duty (children owe to their parents) and the responsibility (parents owe to their children)They emphasize the peace and harmony of a family.Every fa

6、mily member has the duty to advance the family as a group socially or economically, and to bring honor to the family name as well. 第5页，共17页。ConclusionAmerican views of marriageChinese views of marriage Most Americans explain marriage choices in terms of love. Romantic view of marriage When married c

7、ouples no longer feel this romantic love, it is relatively easy for the partners to come to the conclusion that they should separate and find someone else who they really do love. Chinese view ganqing (affection) as something that evolve and grows over time. Ganqing can be cultivated and nurtured in

8、 a relational context by means of mutual aid and mutual care. To a couple, love is often one among other considerations, such as obligations to the parents and family.第6页，共17页。In the past, people got married and stayed married. Divorce was very difficult, expensive and took a long time. People marri

9、ed before they had children. Fifty years ago, it was socially unacceptable if one kept being single. Before 1960 cohabiting was very unusual. Cohabiting, divorce, unmarried birth were morally condemned.Related InformationIn the West:In China: 第7页，共17页。The changing aspects of marriage“Trial” marriage

10、The increase in one-parent familyThe increase in divorceWhy?第8页，共17页。 The high divorce rate in the US is certainly related to American individualism. Americans tend to feel that most relationships are largely voluntary, in other words, that people can choose whether or not to stay in them. Thus, man

11、y Americans tend to feel a marriage relationship should be based on the free choice of both partners rather than on obligation. If one or both of the partners in a marriage no longer feels his/her needs are being met, and no longer wants to continue in the relationship, most Americans tend to feel t

12、he couple should be free to end it even if that means breaking up a family, with the resulting negative consequences for children. Divorce in the US I. Related Information第9页，共17页。They believe that unhappy couples should not stay married just because they have children at home. Many people do not be

13、lieve in sacrificing individual happiness for the sake of the children. They say that children actually may be better off living with one parent that with two who are constantly arguing. Divorce is now so common that it is no longer socially unacceptable, and children are not embarrassed to say that

14、 their parents are divorced.Divorce in the US第10页，共17页。 However, it would be too simple to explain the high US divorce rate by saying that Americans dont consider the marriage relationship important enough. In one way, part of the problem is also that Americans tend to view marriage as being too imp

15、ortantor have expectations for marriage that arc too high. Most Americans believe that marriage should be based on love the romantic love of finding Mr. Right or Miss Right and they expect a lot from that partner. In marriage they expect to find romance, understanding, support, sharing, trust, and a

16、 place where they can be themselves, i.e. act the way they feel like acting. In one way, these high expectations are a problemthey are no doubt one important reason why many Americans become dissatisfied with their marriage partners and decide to divorce. However, they also suggest that Americans fe

17、el marriage is a very important part of ones life.Divorce in the US第11页，共17页。 Many children in the United States move away from their parents at age of 18 or 19. Whats your interpretation of such a phenomena?Discussion: 第12页，共17页。 This is a typical western phenomena. The American children are nurtur

18、ed to be independent to do whatever he could do ever since he/she was born. Children at age of 18 or 19 are toward their adulthood, it is naturally old enough to leave their parents and start a new independent life . However, in the eyes of some traditional Chinese people, children should live with

19、their parents until they get married. So, they misunderstand that the American children leaving their parents at age of 18 or 19 is due to their parents irresponsibility or lack of love for their children. I. Related Information第13页，共17页。In the US I. Related Information Children think of parents as

20、good friends. On the other hand, many Americans give their young people a lot of freedom because they want to teach their children to be independent and self-reliant. American children have been expected to leave the nest at age of 18 after they graduate from high school. They are expected to go on

21、to college or get a job to support themselves. By their mid-twenties, if children are still living with their parents, some people will suspect that something is wrong.第14页，共17页。 In many other cultures, including our Chinese one, inequality extends into the family, particularly to the fathers relati

22、onship to his children. The father is accepted as ruler and master. The childrens relations with him are very formal and love for him is always combined with fear. I. Related InformationIn China第15页，共17页。Where are her children?Imagine that you are reading the newspaper and see a story about an American woman in California who was once middle class but is now homeless. The womans condition resu