THE FAMILY SYSTEM FAMILY CLASSIFICATIONS
Family 1. Based on Lineage
a. Patrilineal Family
- is a group of people who make up the same - kinship is determined based on a line of
household. male relatives traced back to a particular
- is also characterized by interdependence, a male ancestor.
shared history, emotional connections, and a b. Matrilineal Family
concern for meeting individual and mutual - kinship is determined based on a line of
needs. female relatives traced back to a
particular female ancestor.
FAMILY STRUCTURES
1. Nuclear Family 2. Based on Headship
- also known as "elementary" or "traditional" a. Patriarchal Family
families, consist of two parents and their - father is the head of the family.
children. b. Matriarchal Family
- is composed of an adult couple along with - mother is the head of the family.
their biological or adopted children that share
in the responsibility of raising a child or 3. Based on Transfer of bride to groom
children. a. Patrilocal Family
2. Single Parent Family - the wife transfer to the husband’s house
- consist of one parent with one or more kids after marriage
- in these cases, the parent either never b. Matrilocal Family
married, is widowed, or divorced. - the husband transfer to the wife’s house
3. Extended Family after marriage
- which is characterized by consisting of
family members representing a number of 4. Based on number of mates
generations and roles. a. Monogamous Family
4. Reconstituted (Blended)Family - husband marries only one wife
- known as a "stepfamily", is a family where at b. Polygamous Family
least one parent has children that are not - husband can marry more than one wife
biologically related to the other parent. • Polygyny
• Simple Reconstituted Family - husband can marry more than one
- families in which only one parent has a wife
prior child or children. • Polyandry
• Complex Reconstituted Family - wife can marry more than one
- families in which both parents have
husband
prior children.
5. Confucian Family System
• Family members in Western societies like the
- was of a large, extended family living
United States are more individualistic and self-
together.
reliant.
- the ideal was to have five generations under
• Unlike in less developed countries, especially
one roof, also called a joint family structure.
among Asians, the children have to take
6. Compound Family personal care of their poor old parents.
- is a type of structure that consists of three or
• An extended family system which is common in
more spouses and their children. the Philippines and other developing countries.
- it is, of course, characteristics of
• Close family ties hamper labor mobility, and the
polygamous societies, but it can also arise in
choices of better economic opportunities.
monogamous ones through a second
marriage.
• The family obligations of the other children to
their parents and younger brothers and sisters
have been a part of culture.
• In highly developed countries, the government
take care of the aged and jobless.
ADVANTAGES OF FAMILY SYSTEM
• Emotional support
• Financial stability
• Socialization and values
• Care for children and elderly
DISADVANTAGES OF FAMILY SYSTEM
• Limited personal autonomy
• Nepotism and favoritism
• Intra-family conflict
• Limited diversity
REASONS WHY FAMILY SYSTEM CAN BE
A FACTOR TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1. Division of labor
2. Resource pooling
3. Intergenerational transfer of knowledge and
skills
4. Social safety net
