Marriage and Family Relationship 5.

5. Gender and Sexual Orientation – includes families Sororate - a type of marriage in which a husband engages in
headed by same-sex couples or individuals who do not marriage or sexual relations with the sister of his wife, usually after
The family is the primary group where the child is initially conform. the death of his wife or if his wife has proven infertile.
socialized and initiated in the way of his group.
Types of Family Types of Family Structure – is a space where individual depend
- Bond/union of 2 persons. on each other.
1. Traditional Family Types
Marriage – is another human construction to ensure the continuity  Married Couple – consists of husband and wife. 1. Nuclear Family
of family.  Nuclear Family – consisting of husband and wife, 1 2. Single Parent Family
child. 3. Extended Family
Light and Keller (1985) – as a socially recognize union between 2 4. Childless Family
 Extended Family – family with at least 1 grand parent.
or more individuals 5. Grandparent Family
 Joint Family – blood relatives, spouses with kids
staying together. 6. Step Family
- Marriage is a business partnership as much as romantic
fairytale, involves compromises, financial, division of 2. New Modes of Family
Classification of Family
labor.  Blended Family -'a couple family containing 2 or more
children, of whom at least one is the natural or adopted A. On the basis of descent
Aspects of Marriage child of both members of the couple, and at least one is Patrilinear Family – head of the family (father)
the stepchild of either partner in the couple'. Matrilineal Family – mother’s side (last name based on
First the Legal Point of View – posits that marriage as a  Single Parent Family - comprised of a mom)
sacrament. parent/caregiver and one or more dependent children
without the presence and support of a spouse or adult B. On the Basis of Authority
Second, religious point of view – posits that marriage a sacrament.
partner who is sharing the responsibility of parenting. Patriarchal and Matriarchal Family
“What God has put together let no man put asunder.”  Unmarried Family - a man and woman who, though
not married to each other, are living together as if C. On the Pattern of Residence
Second Traditional Norm – you support your child. married. Patrilocal – girl live with the side of the boys family.
 Communal Family - a group of people, small or large, Matrilocal – boys live with the girl side of the family.
Dynamics and Diversity of Family who live together and share possessions, wealth and Neo-local – married couple separate both family side.
responsibilities for each other, for the children in the
Dynamics – refers to the patterns of interactions among relatives.
commune, and for the residence they live in. D. On the Amount of Mates
- Rules and relationships, and the various factors. Monogamous Family - partners both committed with
Form of Marriage each other
Differences; Polygamous Family – boys has multiple wives (ex.
Marriage – one of the universal institution.
muslim)
1. Interaction and Relationships – encompasses how Polyandrous Family – girl has more than 1 husband.
1. Basis of a Number of Partners
family member relate to each other.
 Monogamy – form of marriage in which a man marries
2. Rules and Hierarchies – roles can be based on age; Dating Techniques – can be define as appointment or a series of
a 1 woman.
gender, cultural norms, or individual preferences. appointments with a person one is socially, romantically or
 Polygamy – also known as plural marriage. sexually interested in getting to know each other.
3. Changes Over Time – can change overtime due to
various factors such as life events (birth, deaths,  Polyandry – one wife, two or more husband.
marriages, divorces)  Group Marriage – marriage of several men to several Dating – dating actually comes from the arranging of a time late
4. Conflict Resolution – involves how conflict are women. meeting.
managed and resolved.  Open Marriage - a type of marriage wherein the
involved parties unequivocally consent to their partners 3 types of Dating
Diversity – refers to the variety of family structures. entering or engaging in romantic and/or sexual
relationships with other people. 1. Standard Date – involves 2 people
1. Structural Diversity – nuclear type, traditional type, 2. Double Date – 2 couple go on the same date and some
single parent type (even religion) Rules of Marriage time.
2. Cultural Diversity – differences of values, traditions, 3. Group Date – where any number of couple can go on a
and customs can significantly impact family dynamics Endogamy - also called in-marriage, custom enjoining one to date.
and practices. marry within one's own group.
Importance of a Date
3. Social and Economic Diversity – significant financial
Exogamy - also called out-marriage, custom enjoining marriage
resources, struggle with poverty. - It forms affection and respect. It strengthens the
outside one's own group.
4. Lifestyle Property – extends to lifestyle choices and relationship.
arrangements. Levirate – widow - It gives quality time to each other.
 - Provides an opportunity for one
to know his/her strengths and weaknesses in dealing
with opposite sex.
- It allows you to get to know the person you are in a
relationship with, while having a good time.

Different Type of Dating Techniques

1. Go on a Date
2. Travel Together
3. Explore the nearest state park
4. Get active together
5. Cook together
6. Watch TV shows and Movies

Don’ts While Dating

1. Don’t talk about how great you are.

2. Don’t keep checking your phone.
3. Don’t cheat

Falling In love – to begin to feel romantic love for someone.

Stages of Falling In Love (?)

1. Appreciation – (physical attraction)

2. Infatuation - a fantasy-based, passionate longing for
someone else
3. Attraction – (feelings are reciprocated)
4. Impression – feeling attracted to people at first sight.
5. Love – strong affection for another.