PDF Notes: FAMILY ROLES AND FUNCTIONS

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    What role does a mother or father play in a family?

    They provide guidance and basic needs.

    What is the function of socialization in a family?

    It equips individuals with knowledge, skills, and attitudes.

    How does a family confer status?

    Through ascribed or achieved positions in society.

    What is the significance of procreation in a family?

    It ensures the continuation of the human species.

    What role do grandparents serve in a family?

    They transmit culture and help establish values.

    How does a family regulate kinship relationships?

    By preventing incest and identifying blood relatives.

    What are the basic needs provided by parents?

    Love, safety, and stable living conditions.

    What is the impact of cultural transmission in a family?

    It shapes beliefs, values, and behaviors of individuals.

    What happens if a family fails to provide basic needs?

    It can lead to emotional instability and insecurity.

    How does achieved status differ from ascribed status?

    Achieved status results from personal effort, while ascribed status is assigned at birth.