1) How and why have family structures changed from the “nuclear” family of the 1950s? 3) Develop an essay in which you compare the structure of your family of origin with the “monolithic” and idealized “nuclear family,” using one of the following theoretical perspectives: symbolic interactionism, conflict theory, functionalism, post-structuralism, queer theory. 4) Analyze current “spanking laws” in Canada from two different theoretical perspectives. 5) Compare and contrast conflict theory and post-structuralist theory on relationships within the family structure. 1