Family: Nature, Types And Characteristics Flashcards
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Nuclear Family:
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A family consisting of parents and their unmarried children living together.
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Joint Family:
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A family where multiple generations, including extended relatives, live together under one roof.
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Matrilineal Family:
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A family where lineage and inheritance are traced through the mother’s side.
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Patrilineal Family:
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A family where lineage and inheritance are traced through the father’s side.
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Polygynous Family:
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A family where a man has more than one wife.
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Primary Function of the Family:
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The primary function of the family is to provide socialization, emotional support, and economic security.
