families and households Flashcards
What is a household?
a person living alone or a group of people
living together
What is a nuclear family?
a family unit consisting of two adults and any number of children living together. The children might be biological, step or adopted
What is extended family?
grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins, either all living nearby or within the same household. For example, if a married couple lives with either the husband or wife’s parents the family changes from a nuclear to extended household.
What is a reconstituted family?
also known as a blended family or step family. A family where one or both adults have children from previous relationships living with them.
What is a single parent family?
consists of a parent not living with a partner, who has most of the day-to-day responsibilities for raising the children. The children will live with this single parent for the majority of the time, but they may still have contact with their other parent
What is a same sex family?
Same-sex couples cannot conceive together, so their children may be adopted or be the biological children of one member of the couple. They may also be from a sperm donor or a surrogate birth mother
When was civil partnerships legalised?
2005
Why is it difficult to define a family?
everyone’s versions of family is different
How many generations do a nuclear family have?
2
Are nuclear families geographically mobile or static?
mobile
Are nuclear families isolated or close-knit?
isolated
How many generations does extended family have?
3
How many generations does extended family have?
3
Are extended family geographically mobile or static?
static
Are extended families isolated or close-knit?
close-knit
