THE FAMILY

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nuclear family
typically consists of a mother, father and dependent children
1 of 7
extended family
consists of parents and children along with either: o Grandparents – vertically extended (different generations) o Aunts and uncles – horizontally extended
2 of 7
modern nuclear family
married or cohabiting couples with or without children
3 of 7
reconstituted family
a family created as a result of divorced couples remarrying who may have children from their previous marriage.
4 of 7
lone parent family
the fastest growing family structure in Britain. Where one parent brings up 1 or more children
5 of 7
Same sex families
a couple of the same sex - with or without children
6 of 7
marxist - family types for classes
traditional nuclear - middle class. lone parent- working/underclass
7 of 7

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Card 2

Front

extended family

Back

consists of parents and children along with either: o Grandparents – vertically extended (different generations) o Aunts and uncles – horizontally extended

Card 3

Front

modern nuclear family

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

reconstituted family

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

lone parent family

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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