the family in society Flashcards
what is society
a group of people who share a common way of life
what are social groups
subgroups of people within society who share a common purpose
what is kinship
a blood relationship that exists between family members
what are norms
the normal pattern of behaviour that individuals are expected to follow within society
what are values
the attitudes and beliefs held by society regrading what is right and wrong
what are mores
the norms, valued and customs considered important by society
what is socialisation
the process whereby an individual learns appropriate norms, values, behaviour and social skills in order to behave in a manner acceptable to society
what is role
the expected pattern of behaviour of an individual according to their status or position in society
what is family of orientation
the family individuals are born into made up of parents and siblings
what is family of procreation
the family created when individuals have or adopt children
what is family of affinity
also known as family of choice whereby people with or without legal or blood ties feel they belong together as a family
what is a nuclear family
consists of parents and their children
what are the characteristics of a nuclear family
-are small in size
-are mobile due to the small number of people in the family so they can easily move from place to place
-are often economically self-sufficient meaning they do not rely on other family members for financial support
-feelings of isolation and loneliness can occur especially in times of crisis if they live far away from extended family members
what are extended families
consists of grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins
-classic extended families: related by blood, marriage or adoption that live in the same home or close to one another
-modified extended families: related by blood, marriage or adoption who are separated geographically from one another but keep close in contact
what are the characteristics of extended families
-large in size
-are immobile due to the large number of people in the family so they cant move easily from place to place
-support is provided by other family members in extended families during times of crisis
-are often economically interdependent and reliant on a family business, e.g. a farm to provide all family members with financial support
what are one-parent families
consists of one parent with his or her children. one parent families may be the result of the death of a spouse/partner/civil partner, separation, divorce an unplanned pregnancy or may be by choice
what are the characteristics of one-parent families
-approximately 86% of one-parent families are headed by females
-lone parents often live with their own parents, for financial reasons or for support
-often dependant on social welfare payment for financial support
-emotional difficulties, e.g. stress and depression may b e experienced by single parents when trying to cope with the demands of parenting and sole responsibility for all decisions
what are blended families
consists of two parents from previous relationships or marriages, and their children
what are the characteristics of blended families
-family size increases when two families come together combining both sets of children as well as extended families
-conflict can occur between stepsiblings if they do not bond or get along or between step-parents and stepchildren due to a change in family rules or discipline structure
-children relationships with the absent biological parent may be difficult as they may not see them as often
-financial strain may be experienced in blended families as two families need to be supported
what are the physical function of the family
-should provide for the basic physical needs of its members, including shelter, food, warmth and clothing ensuring that family members grow and develop in a healthy environment
-the family is required to provide a safe environment for its vulnerable members
what are the emotional function of the family
the family should provide a loving, caring and secure home for their children. all children should be able to express their emotions, feelings, fears or desires and know that they are being listened to. this allows children to develop a healthy self-esteem, enabling them to grow in confidence, form healthy relationships later in life and fit into society in the future
what are the economic function of the family
-the family should economically support children until they reach the age where they are self-sufficient
-in order for the family to fulfil its economic function, usually one or both parents work to earn an income
what are the social function of the family
-the family should provide an environment where children can learn an acceptable social behaviours to fit into society
what is the educational function of the family
-games, books and jigsaws provide a stimulating environment that helps children develop intellectually
-once children start school, parents should play a supportive role by supervising homework, monitoring progress and showing an interest in their schoolwork
