The document discusses families and family roles. It defines family as a social unit consisting of two or more people related by blood, marriage, or adoption who reside together and share responsibilities. The document outlines different types of families including nuclear, blended, same-sex, extended, and adoptive families. It describes key family roles like breadwinner, homemaker, and caregiver roles and how those roles have changed over time. The document also discusses the important functions of families in providing love, security and socializing children.

1. Submitted to –
MRs. Jyoti meena
Subject –
Human development
Unit 4 Family
Submitted by –
Harshita Bhargava
Class- B.sc. Home
science finale year

2. Family –
Meaning
Definitions
Importance
Types of family
Functions of family
Roles-
Meaning
Definitions
Importance

3. Social unit of two or more persons
typically consisting of one or two parents
and their children. who share goals and
values, have long-term commitments to
one another, and reside usually in the
same dwelling place. All the members of
a household lives under one roof and
sharing common ancestry.

4. “ A social group characterized by common residence, economic cooperation and
reproduction. It includes adults of both sexes, at least two of whom maintain a
socially approved sexual relationship, and one or more children, own or adopted,
of the sexually cohabiting adults.” ( George P. Mardock )
“ A group of person united by the ties of marriage, blood or adoption, constituting
a single household, interacting and communicating with each other in their
respective social roles of husband and wife, mother and father, son and daughter,
brother and sister, and creating and maintaining a common culture.”
( Ernest W. Burgess, Harvey and Glick )
“The family is socially sanctioned, relatively permanent grouping of people who
are united by blood, marriage or adoption and who generally live together and
cooperate economically.” ( Hebding and Glick )
Families …
are any group of two or more people who share a connection over a long
period of time
share connections by one or more of:
blood relation
birth and / or adoption
mutual consent
together, perform the responsibilities of families

7. Families provide children with a sense of belonging and a unique identity.
Families are, or should be, a source of emotional support and comfort, warmth and
nurturing, protection and security.
Family relationships provide children with a critical sense of being valued and with a
vital network of historical linkages and social support. Within every healthy family
there is a sense of reciprocity—a giving and taking of love and empathy by every
family member.
Families are much more than groups of individuals. They have their own goals and
aspirations. They also are places where every child and adult should feel that he or
she is special and be encouraged to pursue his or her own dreams
The family instructs children and gives guidance about personal values and social
behaviour. It instils discipline and helps them learn and internalize codes of conduct
that will serve them for the rest of their lives
It helps them develop positive interpersonal relationships, and it provides an
environment that encourages learning both in the home and at school. It gives
children a sense of history and a secure base from which to grow and develop.

9. Family Form
the number of adults, the type of relationship that the adults have, and then
number of children make up the family form
Nuclear Family
two parents, one or more kids
Breadwinner Family
two parents, one works, one stays at home
Dual-income Family
two parents, both work
Blended Family
family with two parents, at least one is separated
or divorced from a previous spouse

10. Common-law Family
where adults / parents are not married
sometimes kids, sometimes no kids
Lone-parent or Single-parent Family
a family with one adult and one or more kids
can be made by
always having only one parent
starting with two parents, then separating, divorcing
the death of one parent
Same-sex Families
parents / adults are either both women or both men
sometimes kids, sometimes no kids
Extended family
this type of family is consist of three or more generations living together under the
same roof or in a family compound.

11. Adoptive family
parents become legal parents of a child they bring into their home. They may have
been unable to have children on their own. Most couples prefer to adopt
newborns.
Siblings family
this is where both parents are absent from the house, whereas the older brothers
or sisters take care of the younger ones.

12. affiliates a person
with a group of relatives who are related
to him through his father.
affiliates a person
with a group of relatives who are related
to him through his mother.
affiliates a person with
a group of kinsmen related to him
through both his parents.

13. a. Regulates sexual behavior and a unit for reproduction
b. Biological maintenance
c. Chief agency in socializing the child
d. Gives its members status
e. An importance mechanism for social control
physical care and health maintenance of all members
get more members by birth or adoption (or… )
prepare children for adulthood in society (socialization)
control and accountability for children
provide food, shelter, safety
by working, earning money, and spending it to meet
these needs
provide love
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.

14. Role - The actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or
group
The function assumed or part played by a person or thing in a particular
situation.
a (1) : a character assigned or assumed <had to take on the role of
both father and mother> (2) : a socially expected behavior pattern
usually determined by an individual's status in a particular society
b : a part played by an actor or singer
2
: a function or part performed especially in a particular operation or
process <played a major role in the negotiations>

15. Each family has its own ways of deciding who has the power
and authority within the family unit, and which rights, privi-leges,
obligations, and roles are assigned to each family
member.
In most families parents are expected to be the leaders or
executives of the family;
children are expected to follow the leadership of their
parents. As children in the middle years grow older, they
will ask for, and certainly should be allowed, more
autonomy, and their opinions should be considered when
decisions are made;

16. Roles and Responsibilities of Family members
The father is the breadwinner and chief provider of the
family.
The mother is the manager and treasurer of the family.
The girls help the mother in doing the household chores.
The boys are usually assigned the heavy work in the
house.
Changes in family roles nowadays
Nowadays, father and mother, as well as girls and boys in
the family, share in almost all the house works.
The home activities of one family may differ from those of
other families.
A schedule of homemaking tasks is an effective tool that
will ensure participation of the family members in
household task during their free time.

17. RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN THE FAMILY
A. PARENTS’S RESPONSIBILITIES
Parents are expected to provide for their
children’s basic needs. The needs include
food, clothing, shelter, education, and love.
Care for their children when they are sick.
Good providers for the family’s necessities
Teaching children behavior that is acceptable
to the family and to the society.

18. B. CHILDREN’S RESPONSIBILITIES
• The responsibilities of children grow a children
become older and more able.
•Responsible for following rules and for showing
respect for all family members.
•Should ask permission and seek approval from their
parents in making important decisions.
C. SHARED RESPONSIBILITIES
All members of the family may share in the
responsibility of household chores. Everyone helps
meet needs of elderly members who may no
longer be able to care for themselves.