SOCI 1127 Lecture Notes - Civil Marriage Act, Stepfamily, Nuclear Family
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Families are primarily responsible for: reproduction and care of children, establishment of individual"s social identity, social roles, and social status, source of intimacy and need fulfillment. Need for intimacy someone to share how your day was, sharing love, Family: no legal definition usually includes the presence of children in the household (past or current) Government regulations determine family" for such services as medical and family benefits. Common law spouses, single parents with one child, and same-sex couples are all considered families under various laws and legal definitions. Emphasize familistic feelings" when including people in a definition. A family is considered to be any unit that defines itself as a family including individuals who are related by blood or marriage as well as those who have made a commitment to share their lives . A family is the informal unit where those who cannot take care of themselves can find care in the time of need .
