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What is the modern trend in family living arrangements in North America and Western countries?
What is the modern trend in family living arrangements in North America and Western countries?
It is unusual for grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins to all live together in one home.
What is the expectation for young adults in Canada and the United States?
What is the expectation for young adults in Canada and the United States?
They are encouraged to be independent.
How does Western society view the care of elderly parents?
How does Western society view the care of elderly parents?
The independence of the elderly is emphasized, and they often move into special care facilities or nursing homes.
What is the result of the increase in divorce and remarriage in modern society?
What is the result of the increase in divorce and remarriage in modern society?
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What is a characteristic of arranged marriages in Western culture?
What is a characteristic of arranged marriages in Western culture?
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Study Notes
Family Structure in Modern Society
- Family structures vary greatly across countries and cultures, ranging from large extended families to single-parent households with one child.
Changes in Family Structure in Western Countries
- In the past, extended families living together in one home were common in North America and Western countries, but this is now rare.
- Grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins no longer live together in one home.
- Children are encouraged to be independent, and many young adults live alone or with roommates while attending university.
Independence and Career Choices
- Young adults choose their own careers and spouses, with no arranged marriages.
- Many young couples choose to live apart from their parents, and some even move to different cities.
Care for the Elderly
- In Western society, the independence of the elderly is emphasized, and when they become too old to live independently, they often move into special care facilities or nursing homes.
- This aspect of Western society may be seen as strange by people from other cultures, who are used to caring for their elderly parents in their own homes.
Changes in Family Structure due to Divorce and Remarriage
- The increase in divorce and remarriage has led to a rise in blended families, with stepparents, stepbrothers and sisters, and half-brothers and sisters.
- The number of single-parent homes is also increasing rapidly.
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This quiz explores the different types of family structures found in various cultures and countries, including single parent families and extended families.
