Interrogating parenting and intergenerational relationships within national and transnational contexts

Abstract

This introduction provides an overview of contemporary debates related to parenting and intergenerational relationships within national and transnational contexts. Its aim is to further the dialogue on contemporary family life in the 21st century. This special sub-section furthers our understanding of contemporary family life by situating the featured articles within debates on social inequality and social mobility; the intersections of globalization, education, and social inequality; racial and ethnic socialization; and the diversity of migrant families’ multi-local experiences. As such, this introduction – in conjunction with the featured articles – encourages readers to consider the connections between the broader changes taking place in contemporary social life and their impact on the practical and symbolic aspects of family life.