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In Loco Parentis: An Elaboration of the Parental Relationship Form
Author(s) -
Molseed Mari J.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
symbolic interaction
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.874
H-Index - 47
eISSN - 1533-8665
pISSN - 0195-6086
DOI - 10.1525/si.1995.18.3.341
Subject(s) - elaboration , categorical variable , ethnic group , race (biology) , social psychology , psychology , sociology , statement (logic) , inequality , developmental psychology , gender studies , epistemology , anthropology , mathematics , humanities , philosophy , mathematical analysis , statistics
This statement demonstrates the applicability of the parental relationship form as specified by Carl J. Couch by applying the generic elements of this form to multiple content situations. I demonstrate that the survival of subordinates is enhanced when superordinates enact the parental relationship, while survival of subordinates is rendered problematic when superordinates fail to enact this relationship. I further argue that categorical identities of race, gender, and ethnicity are linked to the enactment, or lack of enactment, of this form, which contributes to inequality.