Family Structure Classification Quiz

Questions and Answers

What does the term 'patriarchal' refer to?

Couples live with the wife’s parents

Fathers held great legal and moral authority (correct)

Couple establishes an independent household after marriage

Mother held great legal and moral authority

What does 'matriarchal' mean?

Fathers held great legal and moral authority

Situational authority because of single parent

Couples live with the husband's parents

Mother held great legal and moral authority (correct)

What is the definition of 'matricentric'?

Situational authority because of single parent

What does 'neolocal' refer to?

Couple establishes an independent household after marriage Signup and view all the answers

What does 'patrilocal' mean?

Couples live with the husband's parents Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'matrilocal'?

Couples live with the wife's parents Signup and view all the answers

What does 'avunlocal' mean?

System under which a married couple lives with the husband's or mother's brother/uncle Signup and view all the answers

What does 'matrilineal' refer to?

Close with the mother or the female line Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'patrilineal'?

Close with the male line Signup and view all the answers

What does 'equalitarian' mean?

Promoting equal rights for both parents' side Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'affinal'?

Related through marriage Signup and view all the answers

What does 'adaptive family' mean?

1 or more children of the fam is adopted Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'bi-racial/multi-racial family'?

Parents are members of different races Signup and view all the answers

What does 'blended family' mean?

A family whose members were once part of other/previous families Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'broken home'?

Divorced families Signup and view all the answers

What does 'co-custody' mean?

Arrangement where divorced parents both have legal responsibility to their child Signup and view all the answers

What does 'conditionally separated' refer to?

Mother/father is separated from the rest of the family Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'extended family'?

Where godparents, aunts, & uncles play major roles in the children's upbringing Signup and view all the answers

What does 'foster family' mean?

A family that gives parental care to someone else's child Signup and view all the answers

What does 'gay or lesbian family' mean?

Both of the parents' sexual orientation is gay/lesbian Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'immigrant'?

A person who comes to a country where they were not born in order to settle there Signup and view all the answers

What does 'migrant' mean?

A person who moves from place to place to get work Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'nuclear family'?

Mother, father and children living independently Signup and view all the answers

What does 'single parent family' refer to?

A family in which only one parent is present to care for the children Signup and view all the answers

What does 'transitional family' mean?

Lives in more than one Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Family Classification Study Notes

Patriarchal: A family structure where fathers wield significant legal and moral authority, shaping familial decisions and dynamics.
Matriarchal: A family system characterized by mothers holding substantial legal and moral authority, influencing the family’s direction.
Matricentric: Refers to familial authority based on the presence of a single parent, often the mother, defining family roles.
Neolocal: A marriage arrangement where the couple creates a new, independent household separate from their parents after wedding.
Patrilocal: In this arrangement, couples reside with the husband's parents, sustaining close ties with his family.
Matrilocal: Couples typically live with the wife’s parents, fostering connections with her family lineage.
Avuncular: This family structure allows a married couple to live with the husband's maternal uncle or brother, establishing unique familial bonds.
Matrilineal: A system emphasizing closeness with the mother or female lineage, which influences inheritance and family ties.
Patrilineal: Family connections are prioritized through the male lineage, emphasizing paternal relations in inheritance and identity.
Equalitarian: Advocates for equal rights and responsibilities between both parental sides in a family, promoting fairness and shared authority.
Affinal: Relationships established through marriage, creating legal and social ties beyond blood relations.
Adaptive Family: Family context involves the presence of one or more adopted children, highlighting alternate forms of parenthood.
Bi-racial/Multi-racial Family: Comprises parents of different races, reflecting diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences.
Blended Family: Formed when constituents come together from previous family units, integrating members of prior relationships.
Broken Home: A term for families characterized by divorce, emphasizing the impact of separation on familial structure.
Co-custody: An arrangement where divorced parents share legal responsibilities and decisions regarding their child’s upbringing.
Conditionally Separated: Refers to a situation where one parent is distanced from the family, commonly seen with Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).
Extended Family: Encompasses relatives such as godparents, aunts, and uncles who play integral roles in a child's development and welfare.
Foster Family: Provides temporary parental care for a child not biologically related, facilitating a supportive environment.
Gay or Lesbian Family: A family structure where both parents identify as gay or lesbian, highlighting diverse sexual orientations in parenting.
Immigrant: An individual who settles in a country different from their birthplace, contributing to societal and cultural diversity.
Migrant: A person who relocates frequently, often for work opportunities, shaping transient familial structures.
Nuclear Family: Consists of parents and their children living together independently, forming the basic societal unit.
Single Parent Family: Comprised of one parent responsible for raising children, showcasing varied parental arrangements.
Transitional Family: A family unit that experiences various living arrangements, often adapting to shifting circumstances and environments.

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Test your understanding of different family structures and authority systems with this quiz. Learn about terms like patriarchal, matriarchal, and local residence patterns. Perfect for sociology students or anyone interested in family dynamics.