Sociology families/households 0.0 / 5 ? SociologyFamilies and householdsASAQA Created by: kaffyduckCreated on: 28-03-14 11:04 What is a family? A group of people related by kinship. 1 of 10 Whats the empty nest family? Children moved out the family home. 2 of 10 Whats a household? Group of people living in same place, shared living arrangements. 3 of 10 What is Foster care and Childrens homes? Looked after by local authorities, brought up by foster parents or in childrens homes. 4 of 10 What is marriage? Social institution under which a man and woman establish their decision to live as husband and wife by legal commitments. 5 of 10 What is divorce? The legal termination of marriage. 6 of 10 What is Social Policy? Law made by the Government. 7 of 10 Whats the family law Act 1996? Helps protect parents when separate, so possessions are shared out. 8 of 10 Whats the Child Support Act 1991? Gives parents the right to claim child support if they cant financially provide for child. helps children- equal opp. 9 of 10 Whats an attenuated family? Live apart from extended kin, but keep in contact. 10 of 10
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