Definition of Key Terms in Sociology

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DEFINITION
Sandwich generation: It is defined as the middle aged people who are responsible and
pressurised to support growing children and aging parents as well. It is named as sandwich
generation because they are sandwiched among the need of financial support and children and in
obligation to care for their old age parents who are not able to perform task (Magistretti, 2019).
For example, A midlife women has to care for children and for aligning parents besides other
responsibilities.
Beanpole family: This term was originated in year 1990s by Vern L. Bengston in order to
show a family structure that involve shape that is thin and long with family generations alive
along with some members of every generation. It is basically a multi-generational family which
is long with few uncles, aunts and grandparents as well. It as result extended expectancy of life
and lesser children being born. An example of Beanpole family is given below:
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