FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES Flashcards
what is the definition of a family?
“Two or more persons who are related in some way and who are usually resident in the same household”
What are some examples of different families?
Adoptive Blended Childless Communal De Facto Extended Foster Nuclear Same-sex couple Sole parent
What are the 3 different roles families have?
- Satisfying specific needs
- Building relationships
- Promoting wellbeing
Explain the differences between the ways a single parent family and an extended family satisfy specific needs
A single parent family may struggle more to provide an adequate standard of living in comparison to an extended family which may have multiple incomes coming in.
Which families may struggle with building relationships?
- blended
- foster
What is the definition of a community
“A number of people grouped together because they have something in common”
What are the 4 reasons for community formation
- Geographic location
- Shared interest or need
- Culture/ethnicity
- Sexuality
What are the 4 levels of community organizations?
- Local
- State
- National
- Global
What are some examples of local community organizations?
rubbish disposal, community centres, support groups
What are some examples of state organizations?
schools, transport, police, hospitals
What are some examples of national organizations?
Medicare, headspace, boarder security
What are some examples of global organizations?
UNICEF, Oxfam, UN
What are the 3 main roles that groups adopt in communities?
- Satisfying specific needs
- Building relationships
- Promoting wellbeing
What are the 4 main influences on decision making in communities?
- Legislation
- Environmental factors
- Lobbying and community petitions
- Protesting
What is arbitration?
A process that seek to resolve a dispute.