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6. Nuclear Family

  • A two generation family consiting of two parents and children
  • A three generation matrilocal family in which family memnbers have frequet face to face contact
  • A family in which conjugal roles are similar but not identical

7. Extended family

  • Any family larger than a nuclear family.
  • A three generation matrilocal family in which family members have frequent face to face contact.
  • A tall, narrow extended family often containing 4 generations.