Family

Question 1

Define Family

Answer 1

Family can be defined as a social group characterized by common residence, economic cooperation and reproduction.

Question 2

Function of the family

Answer 2

1. Regulating sexual behavior
2. Patterning reproduction
3. Socializing children
4. Organizing production and consumption
5. Providing protection and care
6. Providing social status

Question 3

Family structure

Answer 3

Nuclear family
Monogamy
Family of orientation- self,parents and siblings
Family of procreation- self,spouse and children

Question 4

Two major forms of family

Answer 4

1. Polygamous- there’s a center person that is married to two or more people (opposite sex)
   a. Polygynous- male is the center person
   b. Polyandry- female is the center person
2. Extended family- families live with the Nuclear family
   a. Patrilineal
   b. Matrilineal
   c. Bilineal
   d. Matriarchal
   e. Egalitarian

Question 5

Modern day family reality include

Answer 5

1. Blended partner : step families
2. Dual career families
3. Role of grand parent
4. Smaller families

Question 6

Alternatives to Nuclear family

Answer 6

1. Singlehood
2. Common law union or cohabitation
3. Single parent families

Question 7

Family problems include

Answer 7

Teenage pregnancy

Violence

Question 8

Definition of marriage

Answer 8

Marriage is a socially recognized, legitimized and supported unions of individuals of opposite sex.
It takes place in public. It involves sexual intercourse and it is intended to be stable and enduring relationship.

Question 9

What are the Evolutions of Nuclear family post industrial

Answer 9

1. Child centered
2. Compassionate marriage
3. Increased equality for women
4. Decreased link to Extended family
5. Clear separation between work and leisure
6. Increased social mobility
7. Neolocal residence

Question 10

What are the signs of transformation in nuclear family

Answer 10

1. Working women
2. Childless couple
3. Family violence
4. Divorce
5. Changes in marriage rate
6. Changes in household size
7. Premarital sex

Question 11

What are the factors contributing to Divorce

Answer 11

1. Husband and wife live in urban area
2. Married early
3. Not been married long
4. Wife exhibiting egalitarian attitude about division of labour.
5. One or both partners have divorced parents
6. Neither has strong religious beliefs
7. Pessimism about life
8. Both partners are liberal in attitude

Question 12

What are the Evolutions of Nuclear family post industrialization

Answer 12

1. Child centered
2. Compassionate marriage
3. Neolocal residence
4. Clear separation between work and leisure
5. Increased social mobility
6. Decreased link with extended family
7. Increased equality for women

Question 13

Signs of transformation for Nuclear family

Answer 13

1. Family violence
2. Divorce
3. Childless couple
4. Changes in marriage rate
5. Changes in household size
6. Premarital sex
7. Working women

Question 14

What are the factors contributing to Divorce

Answer 14

1. Husband and wife live in urban area
2. Both work but income is not high
3. Pessimism about life
4. Both are liberal in attitude
5. One or both partners have divorced parents
6. Wife exhibiting egalitarian attitude about division of labour
7. Neither has strong religious beliefs
8. Married early
9. Not been married long