Annette Lareau discusses her book Unequal Childhoods. She explains that parenting strategies vary by social class and points out that it is unclear whether these differences affect the long-term outcomes of children.

· Long Interview

After watching the interview with Annette Lareau, answer the following discussion question, in detail.

Parents of different socioeconomic statuses socialize their children differently. For example, middle-class parents are more likely to stress independence and self-direction, whereas working-class parents prioritize obedience to external authority. Describe these differences and explain what Lareau concludes about how family socialization reproduces social inequality.

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