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    The document discusses different types of family structures and systems. It describes nuclear, single-parent, extended, and reconstituted families. It also discusses classifications of families based on lineage, headship, bride transfer after marriage, and number of mates. The family system can influence economic development through division of labor, resource pooling, knowledge transfer between generations, and providing a social safety net. However, close family ties can also hamper labor mobility and economic opportunities.

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    The document discusses different types of family structures and systems. It describes nuclear, single-parent, extended, and reconstituted families. It also discusses classifications of families based on lineage, headship, bride transfer after marriage, and number of mates. The family system can influence economic development through division of labor, resource pooling, knowledge transfer between generations, and providing a social safety net. However, close family ties can also hamper labor mobility and economic opportunities.

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    The document discusses different types of family structures and systems. It describes nuclear, single-parent, extended, and reconstituted families. It also discusses classifications of families based on lineage, headship, bride transfer after marriage, and number of mates. The family system can influence economic development through division of labor, resource pooling, knowledge transfer between generations, and providing a social safety net. However, close family ties can also hamper labor mobility and economic opportunities.

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    THE FAMILY SYSTEM FAMILY CLASSIFICATIONS

    Family 1. Based on Lineage


    a. Patrilineal Family
    - is a group of people who make up the same - kinship is determined based on a line of
    household. male relatives traced back to a particular
    - is also characterized by interdependence, a male ancestor.
    shared history, emotional connections, and a b. Matrilineal Family
    concern for meeting individual and mutual - kinship is determined based on a line of
    needs. female relatives traced back to a
    particular female ancestor.
    FAMILY STRUCTURES
    1. Nuclear Family 2. Based on Headship
    - also known as "elementary" or "traditional" a. Patriarchal Family
    families, consist of two parents and their - father is the head of the family.
    children. b. Matriarchal Family
    - is composed of an adult couple along with - mother is the head of the family.
    their biological or adopted children that share
    in the responsibility of raising a child or 3. Based on Transfer of bride to groom
    children. a. Patrilocal Family
    2. Single Parent Family - the wife transfer to the husband’s house
    - consist of one parent with one or more kids after marriage
    - in these cases, the parent either never b. Matrilocal Family
    married, is widowed, or divorced. - the husband transfer to the wife’s house
    3. Extended Family after marriage
    - which is characterized by consisting of
    family members representing a number of 4. Based on number of mates
    generations and roles. a. Monogamous Family
    4. Reconstituted (Blended)Family - husband marries only one wife
    - known as a "stepfamily", is a family where at b. Polygamous Family
    least one parent has children that are not - husband can marry more than one wife
    biologically related to the other parent. • Polygyny
    • Simple Reconstituted Family - husband can marry more than one
    - families in which only one parent has a wife
    prior child or children. • Polyandry
    • Complex Reconstituted Family - wife can marry more than one
    - families in which both parents have
    husband
    prior children.
    5. Confucian Family System
    • Family members in Western societies like the
    - was of a large, extended family living
    United States are more individualistic and self-
    together.
    reliant.
    - the ideal was to have five generations under
    • Unlike in less developed countries, especially
    one roof, also called a joint family structure.
    among Asians, the children have to take
    6. Compound Family personal care of their poor old parents.
    - is a type of structure that consists of three or
    • An extended family system which is common in
    more spouses and their children. the Philippines and other developing countries.
    - it is, of course, characteristics of
    • Close family ties hamper labor mobility, and the
    polygamous societies, but it can also arise in
    choices of better economic opportunities.
    monogamous ones through a second
    marriage.
    • The family obligations of the other children to
    their parents and younger brothers and sisters
    have been a part of culture.
    • In highly developed countries, the government
    take care of the aged and jobless.

    ADVANTAGES OF FAMILY SYSTEM


    • Emotional support
    • Financial stability
    • Socialization and values
    • Care for children and elderly

    DISADVANTAGES OF FAMILY SYSTEM


    • Limited personal autonomy
    • Nepotism and favoritism
    • Intra-family conflict
    • Limited diversity

    REASONS WHY FAMILY SYSTEM CAN BE


    A FACTOR TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
    1. Division of labor
    2. Resource pooling
    3. Intergenerational transfer of knowledge and
    skills
    4. Social safety net

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