Nature of the Family Flashcards
nuclear family
family consisting of two adults and any number of children living together
extended family
grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins, either all living nearby or within the same household
reconstituted family
also known as ‘step-family’. A family in which one or both adults have children from previous relationships living with them
polygamy
having more than one wife
bigamy
the offence of marrying someone whilst already married (illegal in the UK)
Functions of the Family (7)
- to socialise: teach children the norms
- to control: discipline
- emotional support
- physical care
- financial support
- to reprodce
- provide a place in society
Advantages of NUCLEAR FAMILIES
- 2 parents for emotional support, physical care, financial support & discipline
Disadvantages of NUCLEAR FAMILIES
- Could argue more often
- neglect?
- exploitation of women
advantages of EXTENDED FAMILIES
- Big support network
- strong family unit
disadvantages of EXTENDED FAMILIES
- Extremely involved - lack of privacy
advantages of SAME SEX FAMILIES
- Love no matter what
- 2 parents
- Supports the ‘okay’ in different
disadvantages of SAME SEX FAMILIES
- Bullying is a possibility
- can’t regulate the sexual behaviour and different attitudes
Religious beliefs about the purpose of the family (3)
- procreation
- education
- stability
husband & wife relationships quotes
“husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church” BUT “Wives, submit to your husband as the Lord”
children & parents relationships quotes
- “children, obey your parents in everything”
- “honour your mother and father”
- “children are a heritage from God”
- “listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old”
