Individual and the family Flashcards
what is a family
a group of people with certain connections and attachments.
what is a kinship
A term used to describe people related by blood.
what are the basic functions of a family
(a) As a unit of procreation
(b) As a social unit for rearing children, namely, the socialization of the individual;
(c) As a economic unit for satisfying basic needs;
(d) As a social unit for satisfying emotional and psychological needs.
why is the process of procreation important
this process produces new members to replace thise who die or migrate.
why is socialism in the family important
encourages them to make useful contributions to society
what is bigamy
The act of marrying someone without getting a divorce from previous partner.
what is polygamy
the practice of having more than one husband/wife.
what is polyandry
when a woman has more than one spouse
what is polygyny
when a man has more than one spouse
what is a family budget
A plan used to ensure that the needs of the family are met
what is annulment
A declaration by a religious leader or church that a marriage is invalid
what a shot-gun marriage
A quick marriage to hide the occurrence of a pregnancy
what is blended family
One or both adults bring children from a previous relationship into the new family
What is a sibling household
A household where both parents are absent and older sister or brother care for the family
what is status
A social position or rank
what is legal speration
husband and wife live apart for a specific period as ordered by a court law.
what is alimony
maintenance or allowance due to a woman or man from either partner after divorce or legal separation.
what is endogamy
if a person chooses a partner from within their own ethic group, tribe, religion or class.
define patrifocal
family pattern where the father has responsibility
some reasons for sibling household
away from home looking for a job
deceased
imprisoned
what is monogamy
marriage of one man to one woman
What is common/consensual union
This union is when two people live together as a couple has sexual relations but is not married
What is the visiting relationship
This type of union is one where the couple does not live together but instead visit each other residents
The three unions found in the Caribbean are
Marriage, visiting union and common law
