In our society what types of family are seen?
Listed
below are the variety of structures families are found in:
Beanpole:
In countries like Britain and the US, the number of children per generation has
steadily gone down, while life span has increased. This has led to a shape of
family tree that some researchers have likened to a beanpole -tall and thin,
with few people in each generation:
Classic
extended family: An extended family sharing the same
household Cohabitation a couple living together who aren't married.
Extended
family: A family containing relatives in addition to the
nuclear family
Gay
or lesbian family: Same sex couple living together with
children.
Kin:
Relatives based on marriage or genes
Lone
parent family: Lone parent (either gender) with
dependent children
Modified
extended family: An extended family living apart but still
in communication via phone, email, Skype etc.
Monogamy:
A married couple of the opposite sex, who have sexual relations with each other
Nuclear
family: A family consisting of an adult male and female with
one or more children (including adopted)
Polygamy:
A marriage involving two or more wives or husbands
Reconstituted
family (blended family): A family formed out of another
relationship, otherwise known as a step-family
Symmetrical
family: Authority and household tasks shared between male and
female partners
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