Chapter 2

THE UNIVERSAL NEED FOR HOUSING

Chapter 2- Homes & Interiors

HOW CULTURE INFLUENCES HOUSING

CultureDef: A combination of all the customs, beliefs, and ideas of a group of people.

Affects types of homes, style, and arrangement of furnishings within the home.

Nuclear Family Def: Father, mother, and one or more children

Extended Family Def: Includes other relatives in addition to parents and children

Single Parent Family Def: One parent with one or more children

DIFFERENT KINDSOF HOUSEHOLDS

HOUSING AND STATUS

Status can be reflected in characteristics like:Building materialsTypes and Numbers of Rooms

The amount of Land Surrounding a House

1. Changing family structures and goals2. Changing fashions and personal

tastes3. Longer life spans4. Changing economic conditions5. Increasing environmental awareness6. Mobility and diverse communities7. Working at home

SOCIETAL TRENDSINFLUENCING HOUSING

What does the government have to do with housing?

Provide legal system for buying and selling Impose taxes on homeownersFund new housing

THE GOVERNMENT’S ROLE

Public HousingPrograms are incorporating low income housing throughout communities. Offers fair rent and offers to pay if necessary.

Urban RenewalAttempts to redevelop run-down urban areas

Providing for the elderly and the disabledHUD(Housing and Urban Dev.)-provides funds to pay for rent and makes homes accessible

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ACTIONS

As we look at some different houses, take a moment to write down what you think the people are like who live in the house.

Write at least 3 sentences per house.

REMEMBER there is NO right or wrong!!!

QUICK WRITE ACTIVITY