Family In Society And As A Caring Unit

Question 1

What is society?

Answer 1

A group of people who share a common way of life, eg Irish society.

Question 2

What is culture?

Answer 2

The way of life of a society, which includes: language, music, customs, norms, values & skills passed on from one generation to the next.

Question 3

What is kinship?

Answer 3

A blood relationship that exists between family members.

Question 4

What are norms?

Answer 4

The normal patterns of behaviour that individuals are expected to follow within society, eg saying please & thank you.

Question 5

What are values?

Answer 5

The attitudes & beliefs held by a society regarding what is right & what is wrong. They are reinforced by the law of a country.

Question 6

What are mores?

Answer 6

The norms, values & customs that are considered important by society, eg showing respect to elders.

Question 7

What is a role in society?

Answer 7

The expected pattern of behaviour of an individual according to their status in society.

Question 8

What is a social institution?

Answer 8

Organised social arrangements found in many societies, eg family & marriage.

Question 9

What is a socio-economic group?

Answer 9

The classification of individuals according to their economic & social position in relation to others based on: income, education & occupation.

Question 10

What is socialisation?

Answer 10

The process whereby an individual learns appropriate norms, values, behaviours & social skills, in order to behave in a manner acceptable to society.

Question 11

What is social change?

Answer 11

Changes that take place in society, eg family & marriage.

Question 12

What is social mobility?

Answer 12

The movement of individuals between socioeconomic groupings, eg from middle class to higher class due to educational progression.

Question 13

What is a family?

Answer 13

A group of people related by blood, marriage, fostering or adoption.

Question 14

What is the universality of family?

Answer 14

A family unit that exists in all societies throughout the world in some form.

Question 15

What are the 4 types of modern family structures?

Answer 15

Nuclear families, blended families, extended families, single parent families.

Question 16

What are nuclear families?

Answer 16

Parents & their children (1-4) who are small in size and mobile.

Question 17

What are extended families?

Answer 17

Grandparents, aunts, uncles, & cousins living together or nearby.

Question 18

What are one parent families?

Answer 18

One parent with their children, often led by females.

Question 19

What are blended families?

Answer 19

New family formed from 2 broken previous relationships.

Question 20

What are the functions of the family?

Answer 20

Physical, emotional, educational, economic, socialisation.

Question 21

What is the physical function of the family?

Answer 21

Family provides basic physical needs (food, warmth & shelter).

Question 22

What is the emotional function of the family?

Answer 22

Parents engage in conversations with their kids to ensure they are okay.

Question 23

What is the educational function of the family?

Answer 23

Family acts as primary educator for the first 5 years of life.

Question 24

What is the economic function of the family?

Answer 24

Family should economically support kids until self-sufficient.

Question 25

What is the socialisation function of the family?

Answer 25

Family should provide an environment where kids can learn acceptable social behaviours.

Question 26

What are social changes?

Answer 26

Increase in number of people separating/getting divorced and availability of contraception.

Question 27

What are economic changes?

Answer 27

Increase in cost of living and childcare, leading to smaller family sizes.

Question 28

What are technological changes?

Answer 28

Better communication facilities and household appliances that increase family bonding time.

Question 29

What is gender role?

Answer 29

How we are expected to act, speak & dress ourselves based on our assigned gender.

Question 30

What are traditional roles of women?

Answer 30

Cook, sew, housework, take care of children.

Question 31

What are traditional roles of men?

Answer 31

Breadwinner, protect family, discipline, work on farms.

Question 32

What are reasons for a change in gender roles?

Answer 32

Changes in attitudes of women, increased educational opportunities, increase in one parent families, improved equality laws.

Question 33

What are children's rights?

Answer 33

Right to live with parents, have basic needs provided, education, a loving environment, and special care if needed.

Question 34

What are roles & responsibilities of children?

Answer 34

To behave, attend school, and understand right from wrong.

Question 35

What are rights and responsibilities of adolescents (teens)?

Answer 35

Take on responsibility, follow school rules, and achieve academically.

Question 36

What are rights and responsibilities of parents?

Answer 36

Educators, provide a safe environment, and economically support children.

Question 37

What are rights and responsibilities of grandparents?

Answer 37

Childcare and emotional support.

Question 38

What is the role of older people in family?

Answer 38

Helping children financially, child-minding, providing emotional support, and teaching skills.

Question 39

What are causes of conflict between kids & parents?

Answer 39

Friends, education, social media, relationships, and employment.

Question 40

What are ways of resolving conflict?

Answer 40

Compromise, open communication, and involving teens in setting boundaries.

Question 41

What is the importance of good communication?

Answer 41

Builds trust, develops listening skills, and prevents confusion.

Question 42

What problems do families with members with special needs face?

Answer 42

Low income, travel long distances, social isolation, high stress, and lack of independence.