Kinship Types and Structures PDF
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This document presents various types of kinship and family structures, including affinal, consanguineal, and fictive kinship. It also details aspects like family formation, authority bases, and different marriage types.
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Once removed: A family member once removed is one generation away from “Removed” = distance from *the cousin* in generations Once removed:A cousin who is “once removed” is a generation above or Twice removed: When there’s a difference of two generations, that family member is considered twice r...
Once removed: A family member once removed is one generation away from “Removed” = distance from *the cousin* in generations Once removed:A cousin who is “once removed” is a generation above or Twice removed: When there’s a difference of two generations, that family member is considered twice removed. KINSHIP Types of Kinship Affinal Kinship (Marriage Relations-ties formed through marriage (e.g., spouses, in-laws). KINSHIP Types of Kinship Consanguineal Kinship (Blood Relations)- connections through biological ties (e.g., parents, siblings). KINSHIP Consanguineal Kinship Lineal Kin: Direct descendants or ancestors, such as parents, children, Consanguineal Kinship Collateral Kin: Relatives who are not directly in the line of descent but share a common ancestor, such as Types of Kinship Fictive Kinship -socially recognized relations that aren't based on blood or marriage (e.g., godparents, close friends considered Types of Kinship In a GHOST MARRIAGE, one or both of the partners are deceased, yet a marriage ceremony is held, often for spiritual or familial reasons. This type of marriage is not based on a real-life partnership but serves to fulfill cultural or social Types of Kinship In Sudan, a woman may marry a deceased man, and children born from her union with another man are considered descendants of the deceased. Kinship Kinship is the most universal and basic of all directly related by blood, marriage, or adoption and who live together or maintain close ties. Family usually refers to the nuclear family (parents Importance of Kinship Kinship acts as a Importance of Kinship Regulates Marriage and Importance of Kinship Defines Social Roles Importance of Kinship Acts as a Social Safety Net Relatives help each other with resources, support during illness, or resolving disputes, Importance of Kinship Preserves Social Norms and Traditions Kinship serves as a conduit Importance of Kinship Mediates Conflict Resolution Kinship networks often serve as Importance of Kinship Kinship act as a watchdog of social life. Kinship systems help Functions of Types of Kinship Affinal Kinship Family Formation, Functions of Types of Kinship Consanguineal Kinship Emotional Support, Inheritance and Property, Identity and Belonging, Social Roles Functions of Types of Kinship UCSP Fictive Kinship Community Support, Emotional Bonds, Social Flexibility Function of Family UCSP Family the first essential cell of human society Functions of Family UCSP Family sharing of a sense of love, affection, Functions of Family UCSP Family values formation, religious orientation Functions of Family UCSP Family moral upbringing and sociability skills Functions of Family UCSP Family provides survival & practical needs Functions of Family UCSP Family provide a secure and a livable home to establish sense of The bond that binds the family is not entirely dependent on their physical presence, but rather PSYCHOLOGICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND Family Structures UCSP Based on Organizational Structures Family Structures UCSP Based on Organizational Structures 1. NUCLEAR-a couple or single parent and their dependent children 2. EXTENDED- refers to Family Structures UCSP Based on Organizational Structures 3. POLYGYNOUS- constitutes of a father with 2 or more mothers & their children. Family Structures UCSP Based on Organizational Structures 4. POLYANDROUS- constitutes of a mother with 2 or more fathers and their Family Structures UCSP Based on Organizational Structures 4. POLYANDROUS- constitutes of a mother with 2 or more fathers and their Family Structures UCSP Based on Organizational Structures 5. SINGLE-PARENT- consists of a single parent, either a father or a mother with Family Structures UCSP Authority Base 1. PATRIARCHAL – The father plays the dominant role in having supremacy in managing the family. In the absence of the father, the eldest male member or the nearest and most senior male relative takes Family Structures UCSP Authority Base 1. PATRIARCHAL – the males speak for a familial group about property relationships, legal obligations, and criminal offenses. Family Structures UCSP Authority Base 2. MATRIARCHAL – the authority is vested in the mother or the mother’s kin. Family Structures UCSP Authority Base 3. EGALITARIAN – both father & mother are involved in more or less equal power sharing and Family Structures UCSP Authority Base 4. MATRICENTRIC– found in places where the father is out for the greater part of the day or when the father works abroad for a fairly Does not require having both parents. As long as a parent can play both mother & father roles then matter is not an issue. A FUNCTIONAL FAMILY Family Structures PATRILOCAL – arrangement whereby a married couple is expected to reside with a relative of the father’s side. Residential Arrangement Family Structures MATRILOCAL- the married couple is expected to reside with a relative of the mother’s side. Residential Arrangement Family Structures BILOCAL/AMBILOCAL – married couple is free to take up residence with relatives of either the mother’s or father side. Residential Arrangement Family Structures NEOLOCAL – practice of living independently of the parents of either bride or groom. Residential Arrangement Family Structures Avunculocal – prescribes that the newly married couple reside with or near the maternal uncle of the Residential groom. Arrangement BASED ON Descent DESCENT alignment refers to how societies organize and classify relationships based on descent, specifically focusing on how individuals align themselves with different kinship groups through lineage. Descent Alignment BASED ON DESCENT Known as the male line, children and wives take the father's surname, the patronym. The family property follows the patrilineal line of descent as well. Patrilineal descent is mainly used in society for the inheritance of property, family names, and titles. Patrilineal Descent BASED ON Property and DESCENT Wealth: Property, titles, and family names are typically passed down through the female line, from mothers to daughters. Matrilineal Descent Family Economic StructuresRoles Women often hold significant economic power and responsibility within the family and community due to their inheritance rights. Matrilineal Descent Family Refers toStructures a system of kinship or inheritance in which an individual considers both the father's and mother's sides of the family as equally important in terms of relationships, rights, and obligations. Bilateral Descent What challenges do modern family structures face in societies where traditional kinship systems are still In many societies, traditional kinship systems (especially Inherita patrilineal ones) dictate inheritance and property nce and rights based on gender and Property biological descent. Blended families, adoptive families, Rights and LGBTQ+ families may struggle with gaining equal recognition in terms of inheritance LGBTQ+ families or families formed through adoption may face stigmatization or exclusion from important family rituals or Cultural community events. LGBTQ+ families may and struggle for recognition, especially in terms of marriage, adoption rights, or custody. Social Blended families and adoptive Expectati families can face similar challenges where legal systems prioritize biological ons connections for guardianship, inheritance, and other family-related matters. \ Intergeneration al Conflict Tensions can arise with older family members who hold more traditional views. These conflicts can manifest in disagreements about marriage choices, child- rearing practices, or family obligations. Social Stigma Blended families, single-parent families, and LGBTQ+ families may be seen as breaking from the traditional "norm," leading to exclusion from social networks and community activities. Courtship & Marriage Marriage- is an institution Courtship- refers to because the essence of it is customary practices in the part of a normative system pursuit of attracting and built on beliefs, social norms, winning a partner for a laws,& values. consensus relationship. Marriage is legitimized by Courtship becomes an law or custom. evaluative process about Marriage ( Catholicism) –is a compatibility, maturity, sacrament, -meaning integrity, loyalty, patience, instituted by Christ and a sign and commitment. of grace given to husband Marriage- is a special contract of permanent union between a man and a woman entered into by the law for the establishment of conjugal and family life. It is the foundation of the family and an inviolable social institution whose nature, consequences, and incidents are governed by law and not subject to stipulation. Executive Order 209, otherwise known as the Family Code of the Philippines was signed into law by Pres. Corazon Aquino Refers to the partnership relationship of gay marriage and those living together and not married. REFERRED MARRIED PARTNERS (de facto partners) Refers to a marriage that is arranged or facilitated through the recommendation of a third party, such as family members, friends, or a matchmaker. REFERRED MARRIAGE Parents or guardians select the individuals who are neither consulted nor have any say before the marriage. REFERRED MARRIAGE-forced arrange marriage Types of Referred Marriage Arranged exogamous marriage Arranged endogamous marriage Types of Referred Marriage Arranged exogamous marriage refers to a union in which the spouses are selected by external parties, such as family members or matchmakers, and Types of Referred Marriage Arranged endogamous marriage involve the union of individuals within the same social, cultural, or ENDOGAMY *LEVIRATE – customary practice that prescribes or prompts a widow to become successor as the wife of the brother or nearest male relative of her deceased husband. *The term "levirate" comes from the Latin word levir, meaning "husband's brother." ENDOGAMY *SORORATE –is a traditional practice where a man marries the sister or a female relative of his wife if she dies or is unable to bear children. *The term "sororate" comes from the Latin word soror, meaning "sister." Types of Referred Marriage Consanguineous marriage refers to a union between individuals who are closely related by blood, typically FORMS OF MONOGAMY one partner MARRIAGE only. POLYGAMY married with multiple partners. -Polygyny-multiple women as wives -Polyandry-multiple men as husbands. -Group Marriage-multiple men EXOGAMY and women are all married to one SELECTION OF MARRIAGE PATTERN Marriage outside one’s social, cultural, or kinship group. Exogamy promotes social alliances and can help prevent inbreeding. EXOGAMY SELECTION OF MARRIAGE PATTERN Marriage within a specific social, cultural, religious, or ethnic group. It maintains the social boundaries of the group. ENDOGAMY SELECTION OF MARRIAGE PATTERN The practice of marrying someone with similar socio- economic characteristics such as class, education level, or income. HOMOGAMY SELECTION OF MARRIAGE PATTERN Marrying someone from a different social background or group, in terms of race, ethnicity, or socio-economic status. HETEROGAMY SELECTION OF MARRIAGE PATTERN Marriages based on mutual affection, where individuals select their partners independently based on personal feelings and attraction. LOVE MARRIAGE SELECTION OF MARRIAGE PATTERN Marriages in which partners are chosen by family members or matchmakers, often based on considerations like family compatibility, social status, and traditions. Arranged Marriage DIVORCE – may be defined as the absolute termination of a marriage contract resulting in extinguished marital status and all of its rights and privileges. The word "divorce" comes from the Latin term "divortium," which means "to turn aside" or "to separate." 1. Separation of the spouses for at least five years at the time the divorce petition is filed. 2. Gender reassignment surgery or transitions from one sex to another by one of the spouses. 3. Irreconcilable marital differences. GROUNDS FOR 4. Domestic or marital abuse. DIVORCE Article 26 of our Family Code states that: "Where a marriage between a Filipino citizen and a foreigner is validly celebrated and a divorce is thereafter validly obtained abroad by the alien spouse capacitating him or her to remarry, the Filipino spouse shall LEGAL SEPARATION – dissolves conjugal partnership but not the status of being married; Thus a person who has been granted legal separation still stays married and so could not marry another. LEGAL SEPARATIONN HABITUAL & GRAVE VIOLENCE OR ABUSE. COERCION ON BELIEFS DANGEROUS VICES HOMOSEXUAL ACTS GROUNDS FOR LEGAL SEPARATION ABNORMAL SEXUAL BEHAVIOR THREAT TO LIFE DESERTION WITHOU JUSTIFIABLE CAUSE FOR MORE THAN 1 YEAR GROUNDS FOR LEGAL SEPARATION ANNULMENT– nullifies or voids the marriage due to the following reasons in Chapter 3, Article 45 (Family Code of the Philippines) ANNULMENT INELIGIBILITY-solemnized without the consent of the parents MENTAL ILLNESS GROUNDS FOR ANNULMENT FRAUD FORCED MARRIAGE – SEXUAL INCAPACITY SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE GROUNDS FOR ANNULMENT ADULTERY-carnal relation between a man and a woman who is not her husband. CRIME AGAINST MARRIAGE CONCUBINAGE- committed by any husband who shall keep his mistress in the conjugal dwelling. CRIME AGAINST MARRIAGE BIGAMY – contracting of the second marriage before the former marriage has been dissolved. CRIME AGAINST MARRIAGE MARITAL RAPE - unlawful sexual acts against the will of the wife. ( Anti-Rape Law of 1997-R.A No. 8353) CRIME AGAINST MARRIAGE Article II, Section 12 of the Philippine Constitution The State recognizes the sanctity of the family life and If we want to build a better society; build and protect your family. Family is the strength & foundation of the society.