Sociology Chapter 12
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dckuzuhara1 on January 17, 2010
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Nuclear Family | Birthparents with children |
| Family of Orientation | Family consisting of birthplace |
| Extended Family | Three generations sharing a homestead. Does NOT mean 3 generations in the same residence. |
| Monogamy | Marriage of one man to one woman |
| Polygamy | Marriage to multiple partners |
| Polygyny | When a man has numberous wives |
| Polyandry | When a woman has multiple husbands |
| Functions of the Family | Socialization, Economic/Emotional Support, Reproduction, Regulation of Sexual activity |
| Family of Procreation | An individual who marries and has kids |
| Kinship | Network of people who are related by marriage, birth, or adoption |
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