1.4 Comparing Family Life in Different Societies

• The beliefs, customs, and norms passed down within a society are referred to as traditions
• A family headed by one parent is called a single-parent family.
• Single-parent families often arise due to divorce or death.


  True
• Modern Western families emphasize individual independence and spousal equality.


  True
• Match the family structure with its description:

  Nuclear Family ↔️ A married couple and their children

  Extended Family ↔️ Multiple generations living together

  Single-Parent Family ↔️ One parent raising children alone

  Blended Family ↔️ Formed when divorced individuals remarry
• What is one key benefit of comparing family life across different cultures?

  Fostering empathy and respect
• What is the key influence on family life according to the study material?

  Cultural context
• What type of family includes multiple generations living together?

  Extended family
• In what type of family is lineage and cooperation emphasized?

  Extended family
• What guides acceptable family structures, gender roles, and intergenerational responsibilities in a society?

  Traditions and values
• Modern Western families prioritize spousal equality and personal independence.


  True
• Modern Western families tend to have a more egalitarian distribution of roles and responsibilities.

  True
• What are the two primary forces that have influenced changes in family life across societies?

  Globalization and modernization
• Nuclear families consist of a married couple and their children.


  True
• Match the family structure with its description:

  Nuclear Family ↔️ Modern families in the U.S. and Europe

  Extended Family ↔️ Traditional Chinese families

  Single-Parent Family ↔️ Single mothers in urban areas

  Blended Family ↔️ Stepfamilies in the U.S.
• In traditional Chinese families, the eldest male often holds significant authority and decision-making power.
• What is emphasized in traditional Chinese families regarding elders?

  Authority and deference
• In traditional Chinese families, the eldest male often holds significant authority
• Order the factors that influence family norms and traditions based on their cultural impact:

  1️⃣ Traditions and Values

  2️⃣ Social Structures

  3️⃣ Economic Conditions
• Extended families are becoming more prevalent in modern societies due to globalization.

  False