TABLE OF

CONTENT
 Introduction
 Family
 Family Function
 Types Of Family
 Problem
 Reason
 Solution
 Conclusion
INTRODUCTION

In human society, family (from Latin: familia) is a group of people related either by consanguinity (by
recognized birth) or affinity (by marriage or other relationship). The purpose of families is to maintain the
well being of its members and of society. Ideally, families would offer predictability, structure, and safety as
members mature and participate in the community.

In most societies, it is within families that children acquire socialization for life outside the family.
Additionally, as the basic unit for meeting the basic needs of its members, it provides a sense of boundaries
for performing tasks in a safe environment, ideally builds a person into a functional adult, transmits culture,
and ensures continuity of humankind with precedents of knowledge.
FAMILY
 A Group of 2 or more people who live together and or
related by blood or marriage . The family is an intimate
domestic group made up of people related to one another
by bonds of blood , sexual mating or legal ties . It is the
simplest and most elementary group found in a society .

 It is a social group consisting of a father , mother and

one or more children . It is the most immediate group a
child exposed to . In fact , it is the most enduring group ,
which has tremendous influence on the life of an
individual , from birth until death .
Some important definitions by famous philosophers

 ACCORDING TO JONES :- social change is a word used to describe variations in or

modification of any aspect of social process patterns interaction organisation.

 ACCORDIND TO MACLVER :- The family , almost without question , is the most important of
any groups that human experience offers the family is with us always , or more precisely , we are
with it .

 ACCORDING TO NIMKOFF :- Family is the biological social unit composed of husband , wife
and children .
Some important definitions by famous philosophers

 ACCORDING TO ELIOT AND MERRILL :- Family is a group of person united by ties of

marriage , blood or adoption constituting a single household interacting and inter – communicating
with each other in their respective social roles of husband and wife , father and mother , son and
daughter , brother and sister ,creating a common culture .

 ACCORDING TO ROBERT BIERSTEDT :- Family is more or less durable association of

husband and wife , with or without child , or of a man or woman alone , with children .
FUNCTION OF FAMILY

EMOTIONAL FINANCIAL A PLACE FOR LOVE SOCIALIZATION LEARNING

SUPPORT SUPPORT AND BELONGING

PROVISION OF CONSUMPTION AND DISTRIBUTION

HOME OF GOODS AND SERVICES
TYPES OF FAMILY

Monogamous
Nuclear Family Joint Family
Family

Polygamous Matrifocal
Blended Family
Family Family
 NUCLEAR FAMILY

 Parents And Children .

 The individual nuclear family is a universal

social phenomenon. It can be defined as a small
group composed of husband and wife and
children that constitute a unit apart from the rest
of the community.
JOINT FAMILY

Parents And Children , Cousins , Grandparents And lots of member.

The joint family is also known as undivided family or extended family. It

normally consists of members belong to two-three generations: husband and

wife, their married and unmarried children and their married or unmarried

grandchildren. The joint family system constituted the basic social institution in

many traditional societies particularly Asian societies like Indian. 

MONOGAMOUS FAMILY

 One Husband And One Wife .

 Monogamy is a relationship with only one partner at a

time, rather than multiple partners. A monogamous
relationship can be sexual or emotional, but it's usually
both.

 Many modern relationships are monogamous. But

even if they want to be with just one partner, some
people have trouble staying monogamous.
POLYGAMOUS
FAMILY

 One Husband And More Than Wife Or One Wife And

More Than One Husband .

 Polygamy is defined as a marriage in which one spouse

(man or woman) has several other spouses. The most
common form of polygamy is when a man has more than
one wife .
MATRIFOCAL FAMILY
 Mother (Head Of The Family ) And
Children .

 A matrifocal family structure is one

where mothers head families and
fathers play a less important role in
the home and in bringing up children.
 BLENDED FAMILY

 Mixed Parent And Their Children .

 The simple definition of a blended family, also called

Step Family, reconstituted family, or a complex family,
is a family unit where one or both parents have
children from a previous relationship, but they have
combined to form a new family.

 The parents may be in a same sex or heterosexual

relationship and may not have children with each other.
FAMILY PROBLEM
DISTANCE :- Distance, because of work or other reasons, can be a strain on an otherwise healthy

relationship. And if you have kids, it can be challenging to be away from them for an extended time Period,

especially if you have to travel often.

 A Cluttered Schedule : - As a parent, it may seem as if you have no time. Your schedule may be cluttered

with work, chores, and your children’s events, leaving little time for the things you want to do.

Arguments And Fights :- Disagreements are normal. After all, we all have our own opinions. However, when

healthy communication falters and discussions increasingly become arguments, a solution must be found.
 Disagreements On Parenting :- If you have been a parent for more than one day, you
will most likely have disagreed with your partner on some aspect of parenting.
Disagreements on parenting styles are bound to happen, and they are an unavoidable part
of having a family.

Work-Life Balance :- Work is a high priority in the lives of many parents, as it is for most
adults. The tension between needing to provide financially for one’s family and wanting to
be there for them physically and emotionally can result in an uneven work-life balance.
 SOLUTION TO FAMILY PROBLEM

 DISTANCE :- Get out of the house or carve out some alone time. Try to involve yourself in fun and exciting

hobbies and passions that you can do on your own.

  A Cluttered Schedule : - One solution is to use a calendar or daily schedule system. This way you can prioritize

what matters most. You can also try to make an agreement with neighbors or friends to watch each other’s kids once

a week; this is a win-win situation where all involved get a weekly date night.

Arguments And Fights :-  If the argument has turned into a fight and anyone is feeling overwhelmed, call a time-

out and return to the conversation later. Arguments don’t have to be a bad thing—they are natural after all. And they

can be perfectly manageable if everyone tries their hardest to be respectful and come to some sort of consensus.
SOLUTION TO FAMILY PROBLEM

 Disagreements On Parenting :- To handle disputes on parenting, more than in most other

areas of disagreement, it is vital that you and your partner learn to compromise. Your child
should be raised with both of your values in mind, not by values held by only one parent.

 Work-Life Balance :- A few solutions are to leave work at work and focus on your family
when you are at home; make sure to set time aside for the things that matter most to you and
your family; delegate tasks to others to save you time; and do not forget about “you time.”
CONCLUSION
The family ideally serves several functions for society . It socializes children, provides practical
and emotional support for its members, regulates sexual reproduction, and provides its members
with a social identity.

Reflecting conflict theory’s emphases, the family may also produce several problems.

Particularly, it may contribute for several reasons to social inequality , and it may subject its
members to violence, arguments, and other forms of conflict.

Social interactionist understandings of the family emphasize how family members interact on

daily basis. In this regard, several studies find that husbands and wives communicate differently
in certain ways that sometimes impede effective communication.