Family

Question 1

Major functions of the family

Answer 1

The functions of the family in contemporary
Caribbean society:

• (a) as a unit of procreation;
• (b) as a social unit for rearing children, namely,
  the socialisation of the individual;
• (c) as an economic unit for satisfying basic
• needs;
• (d) as a social unit for satisfying emotional and
  psychological needs.

Question 2

what is a family

Question 3

Nuclear family (definition)

Question 4

Extended family (definition)

Question 5

Factors that contribute to changing roles and responsibilities of family members

Question 6

types of family

Answer 6

• nuclear,
• extended,
• sibling households,
• single parent family;

Question 7

types of family unions

Answer 7

• visiting relationships,
• consensual or common law,
• monogamy,
• legal marriage.

Question 8

Factors which contribute to the changing roles and responsibilities of men and women in the Caribbean family

Answer 8

• (a) status of women in society;
• (b) choice of employment;
• (c) available technology;
• (d) leisure activities;
• (e) educational opportunities
• removal of barriers to women engaging in traditional male
  occupations.

Question 9

Results of the changing roles and
responsibilities of men and women in the
Caribbean family:

Answer 9

(a) identity crisis;

(b) marginalisation of the male;

(c) role conflict;

(d) development of self-esteem and confidence
of women/ independence of women.

Question 10

factors which assist in the preparation for
parenthood

Answer 10

• physical
• economic,
• emotional
• psychological
  readiness.

Question 11

Characteristics of a good parent

Answer 11

• Problem solving skills,
• communication skills,
• socialising skills,
• disciplinary skills,
• knowledge of good nutrition,
• showing of love/warmth,
• money management skills.