families in canada

#1 to 7: Family Forms and Structures #8 to 13: Functions of a Family #14 to 22: Family Definitions (Matching) #23 to 31: Family Definitions (Textbook) #32 to 37: Terminology

what is a nuclear family

2 parents w/ 1 or more biological/adopted children

• both parents are present (emotional stability) - pro

• children become either overly dependent or independent - con

what is an extended family

composed of parents, children, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and other blood relations

• shared responsibilities (chores) = less stress - pro

• greater chance for family conflict (generational gap) - con

what is a blended family

composed of parents who have been divorced, been widowed, been remarried —> forms new family w/ children from previous marriage

• more diverse family dynamics - pro

• loyalty conflicts b/w biological parent and step parent - con

what is a childless family

composed of 2 people in a legal relationship (w/ no children)

• more freedom for personal life - pro

• social pressure for not having a child - con

what is a single parent family

composed of a family w/ a single parent with child(ren)

• closer relationship b/w child and parent - pro

• parents experience limited time for themselves - con

what is a cohabitating couple

a.k.a common law marriage.. composed of couples living together but not legally married

• easier to leave the relationship (no commitments) - pro

• lack of stability/legal protection - con

what is a same-sex familiy

composed of 2 individuals of the same sex and their 1 or more biological/adopted children

• teaches kids about acceptance - pro

• discrimination against same-sex couples - con

socialization of children (+ examples)

children are taught the skills, knowledge, values, and attitudes of their society

• being taught basic manners (please and thank you)

• introduction go cultural traditions

providing care (+ examples)

families provide physical care (shelter, clothing, food)

• hardship will result if there’s no care provided

• care provided for the elderly

addition of new family members via procreation or adoption (+ examples)

families are responsible for the addition of new family members

• some countries you get paid to have children

• having biological/adopted siblings

social control of members (+ examples)

families are responsible for controlling the behaviours of family members to maintain order → showing whats right and wrong

• emphasizing the importance of honesty

• discipline

production, consumption, distribution of goods and services (+ examples)

how you earn your money, how you spend it

• going to the mall biweekly

• using money on necessities

affective nurturance - love (+ examples)

families meet the emotional needs of members

• emotional support

• love language (physical touch, words of affirmation, quality time, gift giving, acts of service)

define family of orientation

the family in which a person is born into

define procreation

family that is created through marriage and child-bearing

define monogamy

system in which each adult is allowed one legal spouse at a time

define polygamy

system in which adults are allowed to marry more than one spouse at a time

define family life cycle

idea that family is always changing; marriage, children, divorce

define arranged & free choice marriages

arranged marriage in which the bride and groom are chosen by relatives; free choice as in your own choice

define marriage brokers

person who assists the family to find a suitable marriage partner

define patrilineal descent

bride becomes part of the groom’s family → children inherit from the father’s side

define matrilineal descent

groom becomes apart of the bride’s family → children inherit from the mother’s side

define conjugal relationship

relationship b/w 2 people who are married or in a committed partnership via sexual relationship

define consanguinity

relationships b/w people w/ blood relations (parents, siblings, cousins.. relationship w/ sibling is consanguineous)

define consumer family

roles are divided traditionally; “consumer” bc they purchase everything they need, rather than making it themselves

define cottage industry

when goods are made in homes rather than large factories (family is involved in production).. essentially a family-owned business

define hordes

refers to the first family groupings (small communities where people worked together for survival)

define industrial nuclear family

typically just parents and children.. father works outside, while mother stays home.

define kin group

group of people related by blood or by marriage

define transitional family

family structure where changes are made to traditional roles.. involves a shift in gender roles/responsibilities in the house

define cultural anthropologist

researcher who studies human cultures, beliefs, practices and social systems → shows how people in different societies live

define anthropology

study of human behaviour in societies

define ethnocentrism

tendency to evaluate behaviour from the perspective of your own culture (bias)

define psychology

study of behaviour based on mental processes

define role

set of behaviours one is expected to demonstrate

define sociology

study that explains behaviour of individuals as they interact in social groups

define theoretical perspective

identifies a perspective based on a specific theoru