Understanding Family and Social Institutions Quiz

Study Notes

Family Structure and Definitions

Living arrangements: A family component involves members residing in one household or common residence, emphasizing shared living conditions.
Marriage definition: According to Edward Westermark, marriage is defined as a social institution aimed at legitimizing sexual relationships and procreation between individuals.
Nuclear family: This type of family consists of a husband, wife, and their children, forming the basic unit of family structure.

Household and Economic Support

Household definition: A household is defined as a group of individuals living together, sharing resources and responsibilities, which may include family members or non-related individuals.
Economic support role: A key component of family is providing economic support and caregiving for children, ensuring their needs are met and aiding in their development.

Kinship and Extended Family

Kinship: This concept includes relationships formed through blood ties, marriage, or adoption, encompassing a wide network of familial connections.
Family of procreation: This classification refers to the family unit created by an individual and their spouse, focusing on raising their own children.
Extended family: This type of family includes additional relatives such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins living alongside or in close relation to the nuclear family unit.

Description

Test your knowledge of family as a social institution, including its biological, functional, and residential components, as well as kinship and marriage. This quiz also covers the concept of kinship, marriage, and the household in relation to sociology and anthropology.