| A | B |
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| Family | group of people linked by blood, marriage, or adoption ties; group is permanent |
| 5 responsibilities of Family | 1. Emotional Support; 2. Socialization of Young; 3. Economic Responsibility of Dependents; 4. Reproduction; 5. Regulate Sexual Behavior |
| Nuclear Family | Husband, wife, & children |
| Extended Family | Grandparents, aunts/uncles, cousins |
| Marriage | social structure to regulate childbearing & sexual behavior |
| Monogamy | Have 1 spouse |
| Polygamy | Have multiple spouses |
| Polygyny | Multiple wives |
| Polyandry | Multiple husbands |
| 3 Theories on Family Problems | 1. Loss of Commitment; 2. Inequality; 3. Perspectives on the Future |
| Loss of Commitment | Theory on Family Problem; too focused on individual satisfaction at the expense of our family |
| Problems in the Family | 1. Domestic Abuse; 2. Divorce |
| Why are domestic abuse statistics unreliable? | Most cases of abuse go unreported so the real number is not known |
| Common Characteristics of Abuse | 1. Grew up in abusive house; 2. Unemployment &/or money problems; 3. Substance Abuse; 4. Mental problems/instability |
| Inequality | Theory on Family Problem; Women & children dependent on father & suffer abuse from father B/C women have more options now, divorce more likely |
| Perspective on the Future | Theory on Family Problem; Because of what the family provides, not beneficial to go away Need social support to help stabilize & sustain families |
