A refresher of the class rules Mobiles phones need to be put away. No texting in lesson Using phone in lesson will result in a stage 1 concern. A refresher of the class rules

Before we start: A quick check… Are you wearing your lanyards? Before we start: A quick check…

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What am I going to learn? All cultures have some form of family, so families are a cultural universal. However, families in other cultures vary considerably in structure, variation and importance. Objectives of the lesson are: To define the term family ideology, family structure and kinship To acknowledge that family is a cultural universal but that there are distinct variations of the family form all around the world To apply knowledge to an exam questions What is a family?

You will show how much you have learned about this topic through extended writing in Section B of the exam The questions in section A can often help you with examples and sociological language that will improve the quality of your longer answers Grade boost

What does the term family mean to you? Jot down your thoughts… Question…

A group of people related by blood, marriage, choice or adoption. Defining the Family A group of people related by blood, marriage, choice or adoption.

Reconstituted/blended family Family Types Nuclear Family Lone parent/single Reconstituted/blended family Extended family

Family structure Family organise themselves in different ways - this is called Family structure

Why are sociologists interested in the family? Hint – what is the family the main agency of? Question…

Families are important to the study of sociology as families are an agency of socialisation of children and adults too! To provide for the socialisation of children Emotional and psychological security To provide a sense of identity or belonging among its members To transmit culture between generations Promote stability and order in society Socialisation: Why do most societies have some form of family structure

Sociologists look at how people feel about the idea of family this is known as family ideology

Kinship Sense of duty and feelings to family members Kinship Sense of duty and feelings to family members. How we feel about family is personal. Some people may like their family. Some families may actually be bad for its members. Despite that, we often feel responsible for our family. Kinship

Family is a cultural universal (unit 1) This means that some form of family structure is found in all societies, though who is considered family may vary considerably. Cultural universal

Cultural universals: Variations in family Families vary around the world. Attitudes towards divorce differ, with some cultures seeing it as normal. Whereas others insist on marriages for life. As in many cultures, men control family life (patriarchy) where as in other, mothers are in control (matriarchy) Cultural universals: Variations in family

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Cultural variations: Question… Is the traditional British pattern of one partner at a time, chosen by the couple themselves actually the best way of organising family? Why do other cultures sometimes have different ideas of a perfect family? Cultural variations: Question…

Some cultures practice polygamy, which is marriage to more than one partner at a time. Jacob Zuma South African president has 3 wives. Zuma is a member of the Zulu tribe and multiple marriage is common among Zulu people. Polygamy: Jacob Zuma

Mormon polygamy Mormon polygamy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzFBSu20FHw Mormon polygamy

Collectivist community -Kibbutz These are farming communities in Israel that believe in community values. Children were looked after by the community and not by the parents. This freed mothers for work on the land. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eD6inJKEJU Collectivist community -Kibbutz

Variations in family: Task Collectivist cultures   Communities are more important than individuals wants and needs. Many British Asian families believe in Izzat -this is a form of family honour and reputation that needs to be protected. Some collectivist cultures practice arranged marriage Individualist cultures (e.g. Britain) Individuals needs are seen as important (people expect to put their own needs before those of others around them) and the wider family is less important. Kinship here is not as strong. People usually choose their own marriage partners. Polygamy Polygamous marriages involve a number of people (polygamy). There may be a number of husbands and wives. In Britain, polygamy is Illegal and people can go to prison. Monogamy is the norm and we only marry one person at any one time. In African cultures many men may have many wives – Jacob Zuma south African president has 4 wives. This is to ensure that women are cared for and to increase number of children. Changing role of men and women In many cultures, men dominate women in the home. In some cultures, men control family life. This is called patriarchy. Looking after the home and children, is seen as a female task. EG traditionally in Korean cultures men never set foot in the kitchen. However, in western culture men and women are usually expected to have more equal roles.

Definitions task: Key words Family Family ideology Family structure socialisation kinship Cultural universals Definitions task: Key words

Describe the ways in which culture may affect family forms. [10] Hint - how culture affects family type Hint – contrast British culture with another culture (Kibbutz, Mormon polygamy) Exam question

Plenary Can Kibbutz families and Mormon families be regarded as proper families?