Family and Individual Flashcards
What is a family?
A group of people living together under the same roof.
Name three types of families.
Extended, Single Parent, Sibling Household
State the advantages and disadvantages
of extended.
Advantage of Extended- more members can contribute financially
If not enough money is earned among adults present, the family may have financial problems.
Advantage of Extended- If adults work together they can all make sure children are well supervised
With more authority figures in the household, lines of authority can become blurred.
Difference between matrilineal and patrilineal.
Matrilineal Line of descent through the female line while patrilineal is a line of descent through the male line.
What is marriage?
A legally recognized relationship between adults that carries certain rights and obligations.
what is divorce?
The formal legal dissolution of a legally constituted marriage.
Define Legal Separation.
The legal procedure by which a married couple remains legally married while living apart.
Define Annulment
The declaration by the law court that a marriage is null and void as if it never happened.
Define Monogamy
The act of being married to one husband or wife
Define Polygamy
The act of being married to more than one husband or wife
Define Polyandry
The act of being married to more than one husband
Define Polygyny
The act of being married to more than one wife
Bigamy
The criminal act of being married to one person while legally still married to another
What are the three types of unions?
Legal marriage, Visiting union, common-law union
Amy and john live together but are not married. What type of union do they have
Common-law union
What are the functions of a family?
Providing for financial needs, Socialisation(the family is charged with preparing children to live as social beings within society), Procreation, Providing for Emotional Needs
Mark and Jill are expecting a child. Suggest to them three factors that assist in the preparation of parenthood.
Employment, Housing which is adequate and comfortable, Emotional Maturity
What are the characteristics of effective parents?
problem-solving skills, socialization skills, money management skills, communication skills
Name 4 traditional roles assigned to men
Head of the household, Breadwinner, Protector, Disciplinarian
Name 4 traditional roles assigned to women
Counsellor, Socializing agent, Child rearing, Domestic duties
State three ways in which roles have changed
Both parents are breadwinners, decision making is more equitable, household duties are no longer the sole duty of the female members
What are three causes of changing roles?
Increase in women’s rights, increased educational opportunities for women, increased number of women in the workplace
Three positive effects of changing roles
greater level of equality among men and women greater self-esteem, confidence, and independence among women, children more independent and self-reliant
Three negative effects of changing roles
Latch-key children left unsupervised for long periods, less time spent together, the double burden
