Family Systems

Question 1

Patriarchal

Answer 1

Male is the dominant governing force

Question 2

Matriarchal

Answer 2

families in which the female is the decision maker

Question 3

Egalitarian

Answer 3

Families in which all members of the family unit have a voice in governing matters

Question 4

How many family systems are there

Answer 4

There are 4 family systems

Question 5

Name the four family systems

Answer 5

Extended joint family
Nuclear family
Blended family
Modified extended nuclear family

Question 6

Extended joint family

Answer 6

Not found in lrg numbers, little mobility, Rural, farms, patriarchal, death don’t threaten the family, family help raise children, child dies the impact is lessened, self sufficient,strong religion,

Question 7

Nuclear Family

Answer 7

Smallest family unit, PA, MA, or egalitarian more liberal, more mobile, death has great impact, child death impactful, parent dies surviving parent step up

Question 8

Modified Extended Nuclear Family

Answer 8

Created family, Friendships, work friends, help protect look out

Question 9

Blended Families

Answer 9

Appear as nuclear family, male female, children from previous marriages, when patriarch dies decisions are hard

Question 10

Single family

Answer 10

Take on role as both parents providing everything for their children and self