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Family Structure and Definition

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What is the narrow definition of a family?

A basic unit of social organization

A group of persons directly linked by kin connection (correct)

A set of people who share the primary responsibility for reproduction and caring for members

A group of people related by blood, marriage or adoption

Which statement describes the broad definition of a family?

A group of persons directly linked by kin connection

A social institution that forms identity

A group of people who play a key role in socializing children

A set of people related by blood, marriage, or some other agreed-on relationship, or adoption, who share the primary responsibility for reproduction and caring for members of society (correct)

What distinguishes 'a family' from 'a couple'?

The presence of at least one child (correct)

Kin connection

Shared responsibility for reproduction

The presence of two adults

What is one role of the family unit according to the text?

Socializing children into their culture Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the family unit?

It is one of the most important social institutions Signup and view all the answers

Which description reflects a narrow definition of a family?

A married couple and their unmarried children living together Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a reconstituted family?

A blended family with children from previous relationships Signup and view all the answers

What is one type of diverse family form mentioned?

Heterosexual couple: married or cohabiting Signup and view all the answers

What term describes a family where partners are co-parenting after a separation or divorce?

Couple: separated or divorced but co-parenting Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is a type of family unit featuring same-sex partners?

Gay or Lesbian couple: civil partners or cohabiting Signup and view all the answers

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Family Definitions

Family (narrow definition): a group of persons directly linked by kin connection (kinship: relations of blood)
Family (broad definition): a set of people related by blood, marriage, or some other agreed-on relationship, or adoption, who share the primary responsibility for reproduction and caring for members of society

Importance of Family

The family unit is one of the most important social institutions
It plays a key role in socializing children into their culture and forming their identity

Diversity in Family Forms

Lone parent
Heterosexual couple: married or cohabiting
Gay or Lesbian couple: civil partners or cohabiting
Couple (hetero or homosexual) separated or divorced but co-parenting
Reconstituted family
Traditional nuclear family (married couple and their unmarried children living together)

Conceptions of Family

Many people think of the family in narrow terms, as a traditional nuclear family
However, this is just one type of family among many diverse forms

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This quiz covers the definitions and concepts related to family, including the narrow and broad definitions of family, and the differences between being a family and being a couple.