Family Units Flashcards
Nuclear family
Mother, father, and their unmarried children
Blended family
One male, one female, their children from previous marriages and their children together
Modified extended nuclear family
Developed through kinship nuclear families or social friendships
A family unit created by two or more nuclear families or friendships
Single parent family
Membership consists of one adult, either male or female, and his/her children.
Remarried family
Created by marriage of one or both adults who have been married previously.
Children in a remarried family
Biological
Half siblings
Step siblings
Extended family
Married couple and their children, relatives of other generations.
Unmarried partners living together
Heterosexual or same sex couples
Families exist to
Food, clothing, shelter and security Teach Maintain discipline Give direction Motivation
Patriarchal
Male is dominant governing force
Matriarchal
Female is the decision maker
Egalitarian
All family members of the family unit have a voice in governing matters and decision making.
Extended (joint) family
Made up of the father, mother, unmarried children, married sons, their wives and their children.
