Answer to Question #106297 in Sociology for Jamie-Lee

Question

The term macrosystem within the context of the Brofenbrenner's theory of ecological systems means A) the overarching pattern of micro-,meso- and exosystems characteristics of a given culture or subculture, B) the immediate environment, C) face- to- face settings, D) the relationship between the home and the school
1.A
2.D
3.A and D
4.B and C

Answer 1

A)

The term macrosystem within the context of the Brofenbrenner's theory of ecological systems refers to the overarching pattern of micro-,meso- and exosystems characteristics of a given culture or subculture.

In other terms macrosystem refers to the culture that an individual lives such that the members of a particular tend to share important values or common identity in a particular subculture or culture.