Social Studies CSEC

Kinship

Blood relationships within a family.

Next of Kin

Closest living blood relative.

Status

The position occupied by an individual in society.

Bigamy

Marrying someone while still legally married to another

person

Incest

Sexual intercourse between family members.

Monogamy

Marriage to only one person at a time

Polyandry

Where a woman has more than one husband

Polygyny

Where a man has more than one wife

Patriarchal

Where the father or grandfather (Male) is the head or

authority figure. "The boss"

Matriarchal

Where the mother or grandmother (Female) is the head or authority figure. "The boss"

Patrifocal

Family patterns where the father has responsibility

Matrifocal

Family patterns where the mother has responsibility

Matrilineal

(Tracing descent through the female line)

Inheritance system in which property and status are acquired through the mother

not the father

Patrilineal

(Tracing descent through the male line.)

Inheritance system in which property and status are acquired through the father

not the mother

Marriage

A lawfully recognized union between a man and a woman

Legal separation

An arrangement by which a couple remain married but live apart, following a court order.

Divorce

The process of legally ending a marriage

Annulment

A legal ruling that erases a marriage by declaring the marriage was never legally valid.

Alimony

A payment due to one partner by the other by court order following a divorce.

Sibling

A brother or sister

Inheritance

Money or property that passes to a person's successors after their death.

Family

A group of people who share certain

connections and attachment.

What are the 4 basic family functions?

1. A unit of procreation

2. A unit of socialization of individuals

3. An economic unit for satisfying basic needs

4. A social unit for satisfying emotional and psychological needs

Function 1 (Procreation)

Procreation means reproduction. Families provide a unit for the introduction of new members into society.

What are 3 alternatives couples faced with fertility issues can utilize?

1. Fertility clinics

2. Surrogate mothers

3. Legal adoption

Funtion 2 (Socialisation)

Socialisation deals with developing

an attitude in children that encourages them to make a useful contribution in society. Families provides for the socialisation of it's members.

What are four (4) things children are taught about in the socialization process?

1. Accepted behavior in society, values attitudes

and aspects of culture.

2. How inappropriate behavior receives sanctions

3. Their roles and responsibilities

4. Basic skills

Funtion 3 (Economic Support)

This involves the family being able to have the

financial ability to meet the needs of its

members.

Funtion 4 (Satisfying emotional & psychological needs)

The family unit is responsible for taking care of

its members' emotional needs in times of crisis,

joyous celebrations or daily.

What are the six (6) ways in which the government assists family?

1. Welfare payments

2. Facilities, such as day nurseries to help working mothers.

3. Feeding programmes

4. Counselling programmes

5. Foster homes

6. Care services for the elderly, indivisuals with mental health issues or physical disabilities.

What are the five (5) main family types?

1. Nuclear Family

2. Extended Family

3. Sibling Family

4. Single-Parent Family

5. Blended Family/Reconstituted

What is a Nuclear Family?

A family consisting of parents who are married or are in a consensual union, living together in the same household with children who are biological

offspring's of one or both adults, or

adopted.

What are the other names for a Nuclear Family?

Conjugal family, Elementary family or Traditional Family.

What is an Extended Family?

A family typically consisting of three generations

of the same family (Grandparents, Parents and Children) living in the same household.

What is the other name for a Extended Family?

A Joint Family

What is a Sibling Family?

A family where both parents are absent and the older sibling cares for the younger sibling(s).

What is a Single-Parent Family?

A family where only one parent is in close everyday

contact with the children, rather than two.

What is a Blended Family?

A family where one or both parents have

children from a previous relationship and have now combined to form a new family.

What are the other names for a Blended Family?

Reconstituted Family or Reorganised Family.

What is a marriage? (Repeat)

A civil union between a man and a woman that is

recognized by Law.

What is a Common Law / Consensual union?

A union where a couple lives together but

are not married.

What is a Visiting relationship?

A union where a couple is in a intimate relationship

but do not live together.

Name three (3) traditional male roles.

1. Disciplinarian

2. Administering punishments

3. Breadwinner

Name three (3) traditional female roles.

1. Caregivers

2. Main agent of socialization

3. Meeting the emotional and psycological needs

Name three (3) traditional sibling roles.

1. Help with chores around the house or on family land

2. Run errands to fetch supplies

3. Take care of the younger siblings

What are the four (4) factors that comtribute to the changing roles of men and women?

1. Identity Crisis

2. Male Marginalisation

3. Development of female confidence, self-esteem and independence

4. Role conflict

Explain Identity Crisis.

As the expectations regarding family roles change, the tradtional male and female roles are challanged reseulting in an identity crisis.

Explain Male Marginalisation.

This occurs as society becomes less dependent on men and more opportunities which were once exclusively mascline become open to women.

Explain the Development of female confidence, self-esteem and independence.

Females in the Caribbean have gained a sense of independence as the changing societal expectations and increased job opportunities, which has allowed them to earn a income and become self reliant, has improved female self esteem and confidence.

Explain Role conflict.

Role conflict occurs when performing one role conflicts with performing another. Such as a woman's role as breadwinner may conflict her role as caregiver.

What are the five (5) factors that contribute to the

changing roles and responsibilities of WOMEN.

1. Status of women in society

2. Choice of employment

3. Available technology

4. Leisure activities

5. Educational opportunities.

Status of women in society.

It is now accepted for women to work and receive equal pay and employment rights to men.

Choice of employment.

Many traditionally male or female roles are now open to both genders.

Available technology

1) Technology means people can work from home, making it easier to juggle work and family life.

2) Appliances and services have made housework easier and quicker, allowing more free time.

Leisure activities

With more time and money, women have more

opportunities for leisure activities

Educational opportunities.

1. Males and females enjoy equal education and schooling.

2. The internet has made it easier to access education and develop careers.

What are the four (4) factors which assist in the preparation for parenthood.

1. Physical

2. Economic

3. Emotional and Psychological readiness

4. Obtaining knowledge and skills

Physical

A woman's body must be mature enough to carry a baby through pregnancy and to give birth. As well as being physically mature, parents need to be healthy. A pregnant woman needs to maintain a health and fitness regime. Being a new parent is physically demanding and potentially stressful.

Economic

A couple must provide financially for their child throughout its life. Food, clothing and educational needs all need to be paid for. Large expenses such as new accommodation and a car may also be necessary

Emotional and Psychological readiness

New parents must accept the numerous demands of having a child. They will be required to make sacrifices and changes to their lifestyle and to put their child's

needs before their own.

Obtaining knowledge and skills

The experience they gained while growing up will influence the type of parent someone

becomes.