Module 6

Kinship

The most ==universal and basic of all human relationships== and is ==based on ties of blood,== marriage, or adoption

Blood Relationship or (Consanguineal)

This ==kinship is based on blood== or birth: the relationship between parents and children as well as siblings, says the Sociology Group

Marriage (Affinal)

This kinship is ==based on== ==marriage==

Secondary Kinship

==Alludes to the primary kinship==. As it were, the individuals who are specifically identified with primary kinship

Secondary Consanguineal kinship

This kind of kin refers to ==primary consanguineal kinship.==

Secondary Affinal Kinship

This kind of kinship ==refers to primary affinal kinship== primary kinship.

Tertiary Kinship

the secondary kinship of our primary kin or primary kin of our secondary kinship.

Descent

the socially existing ==recognized biological relationships between people== in society.

Patrilineal

in which the ==relationships== reckoned ==through the fathe==r are emphasized

Matrilineal

in which the ==relationships== reckoned ==through the mother== are emphasized.

Bilateral

method of tracing the lineage of children ==equally== through the ancestors of both ==mother and father.==

Patriarchal

may be defined as the =="rule of the father==" Patriarchy, hypothetical social system in which the father or a male elder has absolute authority over the family group;

Matriarchal

a hypothetical social system in which the ==mother== or a female elder has ==absolute authority== over the family group;

Equalitarian

==equal sharing of practical responsibilities== in decision-making made by ==both men and women.==

Marriage

A ==legally and socially sanctioned union==, usually between a man and a woman, that is regulated by-laws, rules, customs, beliefs, and attitudes that prescribe the rights and duties of the partners and accords status to their offspring.

Monogamy

The custom that allows a person to be ==legally married== to ==only one spouse== at one time.

Polygamy

==marriage== to ==more than one spouse== at a time.

Polygyny

marriage in which ==two or more women share a husband==

Sororal Polygyny

which the ==cowives are sisters,==

Polyandry

the marriage of a ==woman to two or more men== at the same time;

Group marriage,

the ==marriage== of ==several men with several women==.

annulment

a ==legal procedure== which ==cancels a marriage==

Divorce

is the ==ending of a valid marriage==, returning both parties to single status with the ability to remarry.

Bigamy

==either party was already married to another person== at the time of the marriage

Forced Consent

one of the spouses was ==forced or threatened into marriage== and only entered into it under duress

Fraud

one of the spouses agreed to the marriage based on the l==ies or misrepresentation== of the other

Marriage Prohibited by Law

marriage between parties that ==based on their familial relationship== is considered incestuous

Mental Illness

either spouse was ==mentally ill== or emotionally disturbed at the time of the marriage

Mental Incapacity

Either spouse was under the ==influence of alcohol or drugs== at the time of the marriage and was unable to make informed consent

Inability to Consummate Marriage

either spouse was ==physically incapable of having sexual relations== or impotent during the marriage

Underage Marriage

either spouse was ==too young to enter into marriage== without parental consent or court approval.

Adultery

one or both spouses ==engages in extramarital relationships== with others during the marriage

Desertion

one spouse ==abandons the other==, physically and emotionally, for a ==lengthy period of time==

Physical/Emotional Abuse

one spouse subjects the other to ==physical or violent attacks== or emotional or psychological abuse such as abusive language, and threats of physical violence

Simplified Divorce

when ==both spouses do not have children==, are not seeking alimony, and have no joint debts, assets, or liabilities

Uncontested Divorce

when ==both spouses agree== that the ==marriage is broken==, have no children, and agree on the division of property, assets, and debts; or

Contested Divorce

when there are ==one or more issues that are unresolved== between the spouses. Issues can involve a disagreement on custody, alimony, property, or other marital issues

Legal Speration

is ==also termed as RELATIVE DIVORCE== when a man and woman ==separate from bed== and lodging but still married

Extended family

an ==expansion of the nuclear family== It consists of the nuclear family and those people related to its members by blood ties.

__Qualities of a strong family__

Commitment, Appreciation and Affection, Positive Communication, Enjoyable time together, Spiritual being, Ability to cope with stress and crisis

Nuclear Family

basic or elementary family, usually consisting of ==two-parent and their dependent children.==