FAMILY DIVERSITY

GEORGE PETER MURDOCK ON

FAMILY
FLETCHER AND CHESTER
 ALTERNATIVES TO FAMILY

Single-parent families:
This type of family is headed by one parent who is responsible for raising their child or children on their own. Single-parent families
may arise from a variety of situations such as divorce, death, or choice. This type of family structure is becoming more common in
today's society.

Blended families:
Blended families are formed when two families are merged together after divorce or death. This type of family structure can include
stepparents and stepsiblings. Blended families may also have to navigate complicated relationships and hierarchies within the family.

Same-sex families:
These are families that consist of parents who are of the same gender. Same-sex families may be formed through adoption, surrogacy,
or donor insemination. Same-sex families may face legal and social challenges, including discrimination, due to their non-traditional
family structure.

Communal living:
Communal living involves several families or individuals living together in a shared space. This type of living arrangement is often
based on shared values and beliefs and can help to create a sense of community and mutual support.

Cohabiting couples:
Cohabiting couples are unmarried couples who live together as a family. This type of family structure is becoming more common and
can be seen as an alternative to marriage or as a step towards marriage.