interpersonal relationships ch 6 pt 2

African American families

13% of us populations

African American families

fictive kin are important, strong spirituality, socialization of children

African American families

only group who largely came to US involuntarily, very resilient group

Hispanic & Latino/a

18% of US population (largest ethnic minority group in US)

familismo (familism)

Strong family and collectivist values more important than individual values (Hispanic & Latino/a)

Hispanic & Latino/a

marriage highly valued and more traditional gender roles

quinceanera

right of passage for 15 year old girls (Hispanic & Latino/a)

Asian Americans

extended family important, respect and care for elderly valued 

Asian Americans

parent-child ties more important than spousal 

model minority

stereotype that they all high education and income

Muslim Americans

“dating” is prohibited, view marriage as a union of two families, love usually follows marriage

indigenous families - native Americans

2% of US population

indigenous families - native Americans

history of oppression, high poverty rates

indigenous families - native Americans

great respect for elders, strong spirituality

immigrant families

15ish% of US population. 4% is undocumented

polyamorous families

multiple romantic partners, all consent to the relationships

military families

½ in active duty are married, frequent moves/little control

interracial marriages

only 6% of all marriages, Asians most likely group

marriage quality includes

marital stability and marital happiness

marital stability 

how long together and if ever talked about splitting (or did split up)

marital happiness

how satisfied are with marriage