family Flashcards
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definition of family
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a group of people related through blood relations, marriage and adoption
2
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family structures
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- nuclear
- extended
- lone parent
- blended families
3
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nuclear families
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- consist parents and children
- usually small families
- they are mobile
- democratic in decision making
4
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extended
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- consist of mother father children uncle aunties and grandparents
- large family living together
- they are immobile
- patriarcal
5
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lone parent
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- causes: death, unplanned pregnancy, divorce
- more women are lone parent
- dependent on state benefits
- suffer from difficulties such as poverty, isolation, stress and childcare problems
6
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blended families
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- consist of partners with children from previous relationships
- more common because of divorce and separation
- large extending family
- there may be extra financial pressure
7
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social changes
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- there are now more lone parent and blended families due to separation and divorce
- more common to have fewer children
- more mothers work outside the home
- education is more important than in the past
8
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economic
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- small families is more common now due to the cost of childcare
- easier access to borrowed money
- property prices has increased
9
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technology changes
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- technology has improved worldwide communications eg internet, mobile phones,
- entertainment technology eg dvds and computer games
- ## security technology eg alarm systems, security lighting
10
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physical function
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- procreate - have children
- physical needs eg food, shelter, clothing
- protects the vulnerable
11
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emotional function
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- family should nurture children by providing safe abd secure place
- a loving caring home
- develop self esteem
- parents should support each other emotionally
12
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social function
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- children learn through
