a person or group of people living in the same residence
Nuclear Family
A family consisting of parents and their dependent children
Multicultural
More than one culture or ethnic group within a society
Extended Family
A family that extends beyond the nuclear family who typically live nearby or in one household
Divorce
The legal dissolution of marriage by a court or another competent body
Reconstituted Family
The joining of two adults via marriage, cohabitation or civil partnership who have children from previous relationships
Achievement
A thing done successfully, typically by effort, courage or skill
Ascription
The allocation of roles and status on fixed characteristics eg. gender
Conservative
Holding to traditional values and attitudes and cautious about change or innovation typically in politics or religion
Domestic Labour
Term for housework and childcare, stereotypically the 'woman's job'
Expressive Leader
Parson's term for the female function of the mother/housewife
Extended Leadership Networks
The communication and links between 'leaders' of the extended family
Fidelity
Faithfulness to a person, cause or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support
Geographical Mobility
The ability to move around the country normally in the pursuit of employment
Heterosexual
A person sexually attracted to someone of the opposite sex
Ideological Apparatus
A place or thing used to portray and make people accept certain views e.g capitalism
Industrialisation
The development of industry on an extensive scale
Instrumental Leader
Parson's term for the male role- the bread winner
Kinship
Connection by blood, marriage or adoptions; family relationship
Maternal Instinct
The bond that forms between a mother and her child- loving, caring and protection.