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Which type of living arrangement allows a married couple to choose whether to live with the husband's or wife's family?
Which type of living arrangement allows a married couple to choose whether to live with the husband's or wife's family?
- Neolocal
- Bilocal (correct)
- Patrilocality
- Matrilocality
What is the term for couples establishing their home independently from both families?
What is the term for couples establishing their home independently from both families?
- Avunculocal
- Patrilocality
- Matrilocality
- Neolocal (correct)
Which residence pattern is characterized by a couple living near the husband's mother’s brother?
Which residence pattern is characterized by a couple living near the husband's mother’s brother?
- Avunculocal (correct)
- Matrilocality
- Bilocal
- Patrilocality
In which descent system can children choose to identify with either their father’s or mother’s lineage?
In which descent system can children choose to identify with either their father’s or mother’s lineage?
What is the most common residential pattern in non-western societies where couples live with the husband’s family?
What is the most common residential pattern in non-western societies where couples live with the husband’s family?
Which arrangement involves a married couple moving into the wife's mother's community?
Which arrangement involves a married couple moving into the wife's mother's community?
Which type of residence is the opposite of patrilocality?
Which type of residence is the opposite of patrilocality?
What term describes a pattern of living where the couple has the freedom to live independently and away from both sides' families?
What term describes a pattern of living where the couple has the freedom to live independently and away from both sides' families?
What is considered a consanguineal relationship?
What is considered a consanguineal relationship?
Which of the following best defines marriage according to Edward Westermark?
Which of the following best defines marriage according to Edward Westermark?
What role does marriage play in kinship among clans and tribes?
What role does marriage play in kinship among clans and tribes?
In terms of marriage laws, which situation could be an exception?
In terms of marriage laws, which situation could be an exception?
Which of the following statements regarding marriage nullification is correct?
Which of the following statements regarding marriage nullification is correct?
Which term describes the relationship between individuals who are connected through marriage?
Which term describes the relationship between individuals who are connected through marriage?
What fundamental purpose does marriage serve in relation to offspring?
What fundamental purpose does marriage serve in relation to offspring?
What is one of the essential requisites for a valid marriage according to the Philippine Family Code?
What is one of the essential requisites for a valid marriage according to the Philippine Family Code?
Which of the following is a common misconception about common ancestor relationships?
Which of the following is a common misconception about common ancestor relationships?
Which of the following results from a consanguineal relationship in marriage?
Which of the following results from a consanguineal relationship in marriage?
In what scenario can a marriage ceremony take place outside the standard locations specified in the Family Code?
In what scenario can a marriage ceremony take place outside the standard locations specified in the Family Code?
What must individuals aged between twenty-one and twenty-five do before marrying?
What must individuals aged between twenty-one and twenty-five do before marrying?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a formal requisite for marriage?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a formal requisite for marriage?
What is the minimum number of witnesses required at a marriage ceremony according to the Family Code?
What is the minimum number of witnesses required at a marriage ceremony according to the Family Code?
What can lead to the nullification of a marriage contract?
What can lead to the nullification of a marriage contract?
Which of the following accurately reflects the legal requirements for marriage as per the Philippine Family Code?
Which of the following accurately reflects the legal requirements for marriage as per the Philippine Family Code?
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Study Notes
Family Descent
- Ambilineal descent allows individuals to choose their lineage, either through their father's or mother's family.
- Neolocal residency: Couples live independently from their families.
- Patrilocality: Couples move to the husband's family's community, often near his father.
- Matrilocality: Couples reside with or near the wife's family. Often practiced in horticultural societies.
- Bilocal (Ambilocal): The couple chooses which family to live near or with.
- Avunculocal: Couples live with or near the groom's mother's brother.
Marriage
- It’s an arrangement for procreation, caring for offspring, determining legitimate descent, and raising children.
- Westermark's definition of marriage: "...a relation of one or more men to one or more women which is recognized by customs or law and involves certain rights and duties both in the case of children born of it.”
- Marriage is central to kinship systems, creating alliances and "fictive kinship" between members of clans and tribes.
Philippine Family Code
- Article 1 outlines the legal definition of marriage.
- Article 38, Section 1 prohibits marriage between individuals with a consanguineal relationship.
- Article 2 stipulates the requirements for a valid marriage: Legal capacity of the contracting parties (male and female, 18 years old or older)
- Article 3 lists formal requisites: A solemnizing officer, a marriage license (except in specified cases), and a marriage ceremony with the couple’s appearance before the officer and declaration of intent in front of two witnesses.
- Article 8 details the ceremony requirements and location: Publicly, in the solemnizing officer's chambers, open court, church, chapel, temple, or consulate. It can also be done in remote locations according to Article 29 or in cases of marriage contracted on the verge of death.
- Article 15: Those between 21 and 25 years old are required to seek parental or guardian advice.
Family Relationships
- Marriage creates consanguineal ("blood") and affinal relationships.
- Consanguinity: Two people are related by blood through a common ancestor or one is a descendant of the other.
- Affinity: Relationship through marriage (e.g., husband and wife are related by affinity) or by blood to the other person's spouse.
- "Compadrazgo" - Ritual observances that create social relationships, like godparenthood. It creates alliances and "fictive kinship" between members of clans and tribes.
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