Family And Society Flashcards
Households
One person living alone or a group of people sharing the same address
Extended family
Consists of three generations living together in the same household or living very close to other family members. They have frequent daily contact with other family members and support each other
Standard of living
Defined as a measure of the goods, services and luxe rise available to an individual or household once the basic necessities are met
Sustainable communities
Used to describe a place where needs are met and opportunities provided. In these communities there will be a sense of belonging, trust and inclusion
Civil partnership
A legal relationship, which can be registered by two people of the same sex
Baby boom
A sharp increase in births eg. After the First World War and after the Second World War
Lone parent family
Formed from a single male or female parent and dependent children living together. The most common reason for a lone parent family is divorce, separation or unwillingness to marry or cohabit from one partner
Family
Social unit connected by blood, marriage or adoption
Hierarchy of needs
Need
Step family
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Nuclear family
A family which lives a considerable distance from other family members. They do not have regular frequent daily contact with other family members; contact becomes matter of choice. The nuclear family usually consists of two generations living together: parents and children.
Househusband
Men who have taken over the traditional female domestic role
Cohabitation
When a couple share an intimate relationship, living together without being married
Human needs
Food, warmth and shelter are essential for life and these needs must be satisfied first. But we have other needs, the need to feel safe, be successful and be satisfied with life: these must be addressed
Socialisation
The process by which a child learns to fit into their social environment. This process can take many years but starts at home with parents
