Definitions Of The Family/Households

Question 1

Nuclear family

Answer 1

2 generations
Geographically mobile
Isolated from other family members
Loose knit - independent (solves issues wihtout help from ex/family)

Question 2

Extended family

Answer 2

3 or more generations
Geographically static
Live within 1 mile of other kin
Close knit - dependent on kin for help

Question 3

Modified extended family

Answer 3

Nuclear family but with extended family traits (keeps in contact with ex/f via phone/car)

Often called motorised or telephonic family

Question 4

Reconstituted family

Answer 4

These are families which are the result of divorcees from relationships wiht new families (step families)

Question 5

Cohabitaion

Answer 5

Living with people who are not family (friends) or with someone who youre not in a relationship with

Question 6

Boomerang family

Answer 6

The children leave the home and then return later in life

Question 7

Beanpole family

Answer 7

This is where elderly family members live longer and have fewer children and these children will themselves have few children when they become adults

Question 8

Monogamy

Answer 8

Where individuals are married to one partner at one moment in time

Question 9

Polygamy

Answer 9

Being married to more than one partner at any one time

Question 10

Polyandry

Answer 10

A female married to more than one male

Question 11

Polygyny

Answer 11

A male married to more than one female