Family Structure Classification Quiz

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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?

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What does 'patrilocal' mean?

<p>Couples live with the husband's parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'matrilocal'?

<p>Couples live with the wife's parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'avunlocal' mean?

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

What does 'matrilineal' refer to?

<p>Close with the mother or the female line</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'patrilineal'?

<p>Close with the male line</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'equalitarian' mean?

<p>Promoting equal rights for both parents' side</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'affinal'?

<p>Related through marriage</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'adaptive family' mean?

<p>1 or more children of the fam is adopted</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Parents are members of different races</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'blended family' mean?

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

What is the definition of 'broken home'?

<p>Divorced families</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'co-custody' mean?

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

What does 'conditionally separated' refer to?

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

What is the meaning of 'extended family'?

<p>Where godparents, aunts, &amp; uncles play major roles in the children's upbringing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'foster family' mean?

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

What does 'gay or lesbian family' mean?

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

What is the definition of 'immigrant'?

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

What does 'migrant' mean?

<p>A person who moves from place to place to get work</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'nuclear family'?

<p>Mother, father and children living independently</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'single parent family' refer to?

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

What does 'transitional family' mean?

<p>Lives in more than one</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Patriarchal Family

A family structure where the father has significant legal and moral authority.

Matriarchal Family

A family system where the mother holds significant legal and moral authority.

Matricentric Family

A family where the mother's presence and authority define the family structure.

Neolocal Family

A couple establishing their own independent household after marriage.

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Patrilocal Family

Couples living with the husband's parents after marriage.

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Matrilocal Family

Couples living with the wife's parents after marriage.

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Avuncular Family

A couple living with the husband's maternal uncle.

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Matrilineal Family

Family ties traced through the mother's line.

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Patrilineal Family

Family ties traced through the father's line.

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Equalitarian Family

Family with equal rights and responsibilities for both parents.

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Affinal Family

Family relationships created through marriage.

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Adaptive Family

Family with adopted children.

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Nuclear Family

Parents and their children living together.

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Single-Parent Family

One parent raising children.

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Blended Family

A family formed from two or more families combining.

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Broken Home

A family disrupted by divorce.

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Co-custody

Divorced parents sharing child-rearing responsibilities.

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Conditionally Separated Family

One parent is distant from the family.

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Extended Family

Relatives (aunts, uncles, godparents) involved in a child's life.

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Foster Family

Temporary parental care for a child not biologically related.

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Gay or Lesbian Family

Family with parents of the same sex.

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Immigrant Family

Family that has relocated to a new country.

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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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