Families and Households

2. – The purpose or role that families serve in society, such as socialization or support.
3. – The legal dissolution of a marriage.
5. – The expected behavior associated with a particular family member, like mother, father, or child.
6. – The passing on of property, titles, or wealth from one generation to another.
10. – Disagreements or struggles that can arise between family members.
11. – A family system where the mother or female members hold primary power.
14. – The process by which children learn societal norms and values within the family.
15. – A family consisting of two parents and their children.
16. – Emotional, financial, or practical help provided within the family structure.
17. – A family system where the father or male members hold primary power.
18. – A perspective that examines how gender roles within families often perpetuate inequality.

1. – A family that includes relatives beyond the immediate family, such as grandparents or aunts.
3. – A situation in which a person relies on others, often seen in children or elderly family members.
4. – A situation where two people live together in a long-term relationship without marriage.
7. – The emotional bond and care shared among family members.
8. – The legal or social union of two individuals, typically as partners in a family.
9. – A family formed when parents with children from previous relationships marry or cohabit.
12. – The legal process by which a child becomes the permanent legal child of parents.
13. – The process of producing offspring, ensuring the continuation of society.
14. – A family structure with one parent raising the children alone.