Diversity in the Family

Diversity in the Family: 

Diversity in the Family Is the nuclear family natural, normal, and universal? Felicity Edholm and the ‘unnatural family’ argues that it is not: The Lakker of Burma-sexual relations between children of the same mother are OK. In Tahiti young women have one or more children before settling down with one man. They give these children to their mothers and fathers for adoption. The Nayar of Northern India: Girls marry a man before puberty and later have as many lovers as they like. Husbands don’t live with their wives. Explain how these societies support Edholm’s thesis.

Diversity in the UK Family: 

Diversity in the UK Family 26% of Families with dependent children were headed by lone parents. (Social Trends2002) Reconstituted families are increasing Growth in cohabitation. Small increase in gay and lesbian families.

Redefining the Family: 

Redefining the Family Cheal 1999 states: We don’t know what a family is Families are extensions or reductions of a nuclear family. Use a term like primary relationships instead of Family. Arguments for and against nuclear family.doc