Ethnic diversity - Asian families

What percentages of Asian families are extended?

33%

Why is the relationship between Asian parents and their children very different to white families?

As Asians typically respect religious and cultural traditions, and feel a sense of duty to their family and elders because bad behaviour can bring dishonour to their family.

What did Victor’s study find about older Pakistani and Bangladeshi people in English communities?

They were uncertain if they could depend on their children to follow tradition and look after them as children are increasingly geographically mobile and more likely to move away.

Why could there be more conflict between Asian teenagers and their parents?

They are more in contact with British culture which can cause conflict as it goes against their parents values – for example they may be more inclined to drink alcohol.

What is an example of Asian people more likely to be traditional in their family values compared to white people?

Marriage is highly valued in Asian cultures and there’s little cohabitation and divorce