ASSIGNMENT:

1. Discuss the different types of FAMILY according to:

a. STRUCTURE
Family structure is the composition and arrangement of a family unit. In earlier
times, heterosexual married couples and their biological or adopted children made up
the majority of traditional family structures. However, families today exhibit a wide
variety of forms and arrangements as family structures have evolved over time.

 Nuclear family - It is typically comprises a wedded or cohabitating couple alongside

their biological or adopted children. It is commonly regarded as the conventional
form of family structure.
 Extended family - It encompasses relatives who go beyond the nuclear family,
including grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins, residing together or in close
proximity. This arrangement emphasizes supportive family bonds and mutual
assistance.
 Single-parent family - It is formed when a sole parent is responsible for raising one
or more children. These circumstances may arise from factors such as divorce,
separation, the loss of a spouse, or the decision to raise children independently.
 Childless family - It is comprised of partners who live together without having
children. In many societies, this type of family is not considered complete or
conventional. Some couples deliberately choose not to have children, while others
struggle with health conditions that hinder their ability to conceive.
 Blended family - It is created when two individuals with children from prior
relationships enter into a new marriage or partnership. This arrangement involves
step-parents, step-siblings, and half-siblings coming together as a cohesive unit.
 Grandparent family - It is formed when grandparents take on the role of raising their
grandchildren. This occurs when the children's parents are no longer present in their
child's life due to various reasons, including death, addiction, illness, imprisonment,
abandonment, international work travel, or being unfit to parent.
 Same-sex parent family - It is consist of couples of the same gender who raise
children. This can happen through various means, such as adoption, assisted
reproductive technologies, or previous heterosexual relationships.
 Polygamous family - It involves one individual having multiple simultaneous
spouses. It is characterized by a system of matrimony in which one individual (often
a man) marries several spouses (usually women). This can involve a hierarchical
structure with one principal spouse and several subsidiary spouses. This structure
can vary in its cultural, religious, and legal contexts. The practice of polygamy is not
universally accepted or legal in all societies.

b. DECISIONS IN THE FAMILY

 Patriarchal family - the primary holders of authority and power are the male
members, particularly the father or the eldest male. Within this family structure, the
male members typically have control over decision-making, leadership, and various
aspects of family life, such as finances, education, marriage arrangements, and
overall family management.
 Matriarchal family - the female figures, especially the mother or the eldest female,
hold the main authority and power. Within this family structure, the female members
primarily make decisions, provide leadership, and have control over various aspects
of family life, such as finances, education, marriage arrangements, and overall
family management.
 Egalitarian family - fathers and mothers share authority equally, and all family
members, regardless of their gender or age, have an equal share of power,
authority, and decision-making. This family structure prioritizes equality, mutual
respect, and cooperation among its members.

c. DESCENT
 Patrilineal family - It is one in which descent and ancestry are passed down through
the paternal line. Property, family names, and social position are often passed down
through the father's lineage under this form of family structure.
 Matrilineal family - It is the opposite of a patrilineal family. It is a family structure
where descent is traced through the maternal line. In a matrilineal family, property
and family names are inherited through the mother's line, and this right is passed
from mother to daughter. The woman serves as the family's ancestor or lineage
holder.

d. RESIDENCE
 Patrilocal family - upon marriage, the wife relocates to the husband's family or
community as their main place of residence. The husband's family or community
becomes the primary residential unit for the married couple.
 Matrilocal family - upon marriage, the husband relocates to the wife's family or
community as their main place of residence. The wife's family or community
becomes the primary residential unit for the married couple.
 Bilocal family - after getting married, the couple has the choice to live with either the
husband's family or the wife's family. This arrangement allows the married couple to
have the freedom to switch their place of residence between both sides of the family
as they see fit.
 Neolocal family - after getting married, the couple chooses to set up their own
independent household, distinct from their respective families. They usually move to
a new location not directly connected to their parents' or families' residences, where
they establish their own home and living arrangements.

2. Determine what type of family you are currently living with and explain why do you
identify your family as such.

Our family exemplifies an extended family dynamic, as we have my grandfather

living with us in our home. In our decision-making process, we uphold a democratic and
inclusive approach. Every family member, regardless of age or relationship, has an
equal opportunity to voice their thoughts and opinions. Our parents actively cultivate a
supportive atmosphere that values open communication and attentive listening. They
provide us with the necessary freedom and time to ponder our choices and express our
perspectives, ensuring that everyone's input is taken into account. Currently, our family
resides in an independent household situated at a distance from our relatives'
residences. This arrangement allows us to nurture our unique sense of identity and
independence as a cohesive family unit.