the family in society

Question 1

what is society

Answer 1

a group of people who share a common way of life

Question 2

what are social groups

Answer 2

subgroups of people within society who share a common purpose

Question 3

what is kinship

Answer 3

a blood relationship that exists between family members

Question 4

what are norms

Answer 4

the normal pattern of behaviour that individuals are expected to follow within society

Question 5

what are values

Answer 5

the attitudes and beliefs held by society regrading what is right and wrong

Question 6

what are mores

Answer 6

the norms, valued and customs considered important by society

Question 7

what is socialisation

Answer 7

the process whereby an individual learns appropriate norms, values, behaviour and social skills in order to behave in a manner acceptable to society

Question 8

what is role

Answer 8

the expected pattern of behaviour of an individual according to their status or position in society

Question 9

what is family of orientation

Answer 9

the family individuals are born into made up of parents and siblings

Question 10

what is family of procreation

Answer 10

the family created when individuals have or adopt children

Question 11

what is family of affinity

Answer 11

also known as family of choice whereby people with or without legal or blood ties feel they belong together as a family

Question 12

what is a nuclear family

Answer 12

consists of parents and their children

Question 13

what are the characteristics of a nuclear family

Answer 13

-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

Question 14

what are extended families

Answer 14

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

Question 15

what are the characteristics of extended families

Answer 15

-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

Question 16

what are one-parent families

Answer 16

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

Question 17

what are the characteristics of one-parent families

Answer 17

-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

Question 18

what are blended families

Answer 18

consists of two parents from previous relationships or marriages, and their children

Question 19

what are the characteristics of blended families

Answer 19

-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

Question 20

what are the physical function of the family

Answer 20

-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

Question 21

what are the emotional function of the family

Answer 21

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

Question 22

what are the economic function of the family

Answer 22

-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

Question 23

what are the social function of the family

Answer 23

-the family should provide an environment where children can learn an acceptable social behaviours to fit into society

Question 24

what is the educational function of the family

Answer 24

-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