FAMILY - What is Family?

Question 1

What is Family?

Answer 1

There is not one clear definition of ‘family’ - It tends to be used in a broad sense (with ‘family trees’) or in a narrower sense (with ‘family units’).

Question 2

What 2 factors are important when we speak about families?

Answer 2

• Blood relations
• Marriage (kinship)

Question 3

What is a Household?

Answer 3

A household is a group of people who live together, regardless of their kinship ties.

Question 4

Give 3 examples of a household

Answer 4

• Families
• Flatmates (such as university students)
• Multiple-occupancy homes for migrant workers