Family & Household

Flashcards covering key concepts related to family and household structures, residence patterns, and the dynamics within different family types.

Family institution

Undergoing fundamental changes as a product of historical and social circumstances.

Consanguine family

A family consisting of a woman, her dependent offspring, and the woman’s brothers.

Conjugal family

A family type formed by a marriage between a man and a woman.

Nuclear family

A family group that consists of two parents and their children.

Polygynous family

A family unit where one man is married to multiple women.

Polyandrous family

A family unit where one woman is married to multiple men.

Extended family

A family structure that includes a collection of related nuclear families living in one household.

Same-sex families

Family units consisting of partners of the same gender, recognized in some jurisdictions.

Patrilocal residence

A living arrangement where a married couple resides with or near the husband's family.

Matrilocal residence

A living arrangement where a married couple resides with or near the wife's family.

Ambilocal residence

A flexible living arrangement where a couple can choose to live with either set of relatives.

Neolocal residence

A living arrangement where a couple establishes a new household independent of either relatives.

Avunculocal pattern

A pattern where a married couple lives with the husband’s mother's brother.

Polygyny

The practice of a man having multiple wives, which may highlight economic solutions or conflicts.

Polyandry

A family structure where a woman has multiple husbands, often with younger husbands dominated by elders.

Nuclear family problems

Challenges faced by nuclear families including isolation and unclear responsibilities.