Social representation of family in transformation: fifty years in the famÍlia cristà magazine

This study is based on the constructs of social influence, ideology, and social representation. Catholic Christian ideology underlies this magazine's discourse, how ever, the family representation is shaped by socio-historical changes as well as influenced by different kinds of knowledge and institutions. Thereby, different meanings are produced: the patriarchal family as a selfless woman's responsibility; the families that are diverse and maintained through vi olence and misery; the educating family that must be subordinated to science; the Christian family that must follow the Church ’ s rules and practices; and finally, the family in crisis due to their diverted path from religious values. Over time, the magazine has changed its discourse about family in order to maintain its power of influence and transmission of Catholic values.
Source: Psicologia e Sociedade - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research