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