The Problem of Defining Family

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What is the main concern raised by many experts who study the family?

The escalating family-related violence

What is cohabitation?

The act of living together in a single household without the validity of marriage

How has the number of registered marriages changed since 2010?

Decreased by 1.3%

What has been the trend in annulment cases in the Philippines over the last decade?

Significantly increasing

According to the 2008 National Demographic and Health Survey, what percentage of married women have experienced physical abuse from their husbands?

14.4%

What can be inferred from the statistics on family-related violence presented in the text?

It is a major concern for women aged 15-49 years

What is the primary agent of socialization for children according to the text?

The family

According to Mike Morris’ Concise Dictionary of Social and Cultural Anthropology, what is the shortest definition of a family?

A group of people who share a common residence

What percentage of female OFWs were there in 2008 according to the text?

48.8%

Which type of family nucleus is NOT mentioned in the United Nations definition?

A married couple with married children

According to the Philippine Family Code, what was signed into law?

Executive Order, 209

What is the primary reason for an increasing number of women entering the labor force based on the text?

Desire for economic independence

What percentage of separated or widowed women have experienced physical violence according to the text?

37%

What components do all definitions of the family need to address according to the text?

'Residential, biological, and functional roles'

'There is no single correct definition of what a family is.' Who stated this in the text?

'Experts on family'

'In social science discourse, the concept of the family is politically and ideologically ‘loaded’.' Why does the text say this?

'To indicate its controversial nature'

Explore the complexities and challenges of defining the concept of family, its role in society, and the evolving perspectives on family structures. Delve into the traditional and contemporary views of the family unit and its significance in providing belonging, stability, and self-identity.

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