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THE FAMILY
E U 1 1 2
The Family is a 2 unit course which orient the students about the love
and relationships based on the philosophical and sociological aspects
centered on man, moral and ethics. The course provides wide
discussion of the current trends and issues of self, relationships and
family in the contemporary setting. It aims to build critical mind and
build a strong foundation of creating sound decision with regards to
planning and rearing family life based on statutory and sociological
perspectives on a person and family.
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The Importance of Family
1. Families set the stage for future relationships
2. During challenging times, people need a family they can rely on
3. Families can be an essential source of affection and encouragement
4. Families foster a sense of belonging to something greater than oneself
5. People raised in close families develop healthier relationships
throughout their lives
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The Importance of Family
6. Family relationships are linked to a person’s mental health
7. Quality time with family is linked to better academic performance
8. Families teach important life lessons
9. Families teach values
10. Healthy families form the backbone of a healthy society
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Concepts of Family and
Household
‘Family’ has no particular definition. It could mean all the
generations after a common ancestor (an entire family tree)
or parents and children living together as a single unit.
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Concepts of Family and
Household
A ‘household’ is typically a group of people who
live under one roof, irrespective of their blood
or kinship relations.
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Filipinos & the Value Placed on the
Family
Filipinos are generally family oriented. Because of this
many actions, plans & goals in life of an individual are
either affected or is centered upon the family. c
According to Timbreza (2003), “family success is the measure of a
successful life for the Filipinos”.
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Filipinos & the Value Placed on the
Family
“A house may be a palace, but if the owner is an owl, better is a hut
where the owner is a human being”
“Mabuti pa ang kubo na ang nakatira ay tao, kaysa
isang bahay na bato na ang nakatira ay kuwago”
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Filipinos & the Value Placed on the
Family
“Family harmony provides fortitude & strength”
“Even though you don’t have property as long as
you have a harmonious family”
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Kinship Structure refers to the way social
relationships between individuals related by
blood, affinal ties or socially defined
connection are organized and normatively
regulated.
Fa m i l y & K i n s h i p
S t r u c t u r e / F u n c t i o n s
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Nuclear Family vs. Non-Nuclear Family
A family is nuclear when it consists of a married
man or woman with their offspring. The couples may
or may not be married & their children may or may not
be biological. This is considered the primary unit of all
family types as other types evolve from this structure.
F a m i l y & K i n s h i p S t r u c t u r e / F u n c t i o n s
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Nuclear Family vs. Non-Nuclear Family
Family of orientation
➢Consists of the individual, parents, and siblings.
Family of procreation
➢Consists of the individual, spouse, and their children. This
is established in marriage.
F a m i l y & K i n s h i p S t r u c t u r e / F u n c t i o n s
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Nuclear Family vs. Non-Nuclear Family
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FATHER
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SIBLINGS
GRANDPARENTS
AUNT/UNCLE
GUARDIAN
CARETAKER
SPOUSE
CHILDREN
F a m i l y & K i n s h i p S t r u c t u r e / F u n c t i o n s
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Nuclear Family vs. Non-Nuclear Family
An extended family is a family that extends
beyond the nuclear family, consisting of parents
like father, mother, and their children, aunts,
uncles, grandparents, and cousins, all living in the
same household.
F a m i l y & K i n s h i p S t r u c t u r e / F u n c t i o n s
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Nuclear Family vs. Non-Nuclear Family
Absolute essentials in the definition of an extended family:
➢Recognition of the kin relations beyond that of husband,
wife, & unmarried children;
➢Shared responsibilities; &
➢Maintenance of expressive & emotional relations beyond
the nuclear family.
F a m i l y & K i n s h i p S t r u c t u r e / F u n c t i o n s
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Nuclear Family vs. Non-Nuclear Family
The Filipino family is referred to as “mag-anak”. It is good to note
that this also reflects the importance of value placed upon children in
the family as a husband & wife tandem does not make a “mag-anak”
status, only a “mag-asawa” status. Thus, a child completes the concept
of family among Filipinos which could reflect upon: how children are
seen as blessings, how other people perceive the husband as manly if
he can produce more offspring, & how the wife is seen as finally
realizing her womanhood & for herself feels that her relationship with
her husband is cemented.
F a m i l y & K i n s h i p S t r u c t u r e / F u n c t i o n s
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MSEUF-CNAHS Consanguineal Family
This particular type of family emphasizes the
importance of marital bond. Here, the focus is between
the immediate or nuclear family. However, in
Consanguineal family, other blood related
persons/relatives are considered just as important with the
immediate ones. This one reflects more the Filipino
attitude towards family, a clannish tendency.
F a m i l y & K i n s h i p S t r u c t u r e / F u n c t i o n s
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MSEUF-CNAHS Conjugal Family
A conjugal family is a nuclear family that may consist
of a married couple and their children or a couple who are
unmarried or underage. Conjugal means there is a
marriage relationship.
F a m i l y & K i n s h i p S t r u c t u r e / F u n c t i o n s
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MSEUF-CNAHS Descent System
Descent has something to do with who is the
individual associated with (relatives to either mother
or father side or both).
F a m i l y & K i n s h i p S t r u c t u r e / F u n c t i o n s
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MSEUF-CNAHS Descent System
Patrilineal system
➢“individual is affiliated at birth with a group related to the father”
Matrilineal system
➢individual is affiliated at birth with a group related to the mother
Bilateral/bilineal system
➢ Individual is associated to both mother & father side (of relatives)
F a m i l y & K i n s h i p S t r u c t u r e / F u n c t i o n s
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MSEUF-CNAHS
MSEUF-CNAHS Descent System
Patrilineal system
➢“individual is affiliated at birth with a group related to the father”
Matrilineal system
➢individual is affiliated at birth with a group related to the mother
Bilateral/bilineal system
➢ Individual is associated to both mother & father side (of relatives)
F a m i l y & K i n s h i p S t r u c t u r e / F u n c t i o n s
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Rules of Residence
Residence is said to determine the quality &
quantity of interaction with relatives for it has
something to do with who is to live with whom which
would logically affect the pattern of socialization
among relatives &/or family members.
F a m i l y & K i n s h i p S t r u c t u r e / F u n c t i o n s
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MSEUF-CNAHS Rules of Residence
Patrilocal residence occurs when a newly married
couple establishes their home near or in the
groom's father's house.
F a m i l y & K i n s h i p S t r u c t u r e / F u n c t i o n s
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MSEUF-CNAHS Rules of Residence
Matrilocal residence occurs when a newly married couple
establishes their home near or in the bride's mother's
house. This keeps women near their female relatives.
F a m i l y & K i n s h i p S t r u c t u r e / F u n c t i o n s
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Avunculocal residence occurs when a newly married
couple establishes their home near or in the groom's
maternal uncle's house. This is associated with
matrilineal descent.
Rules of Residence
F a m i l y & K i n s h i p S t r u c t u r e / F u n c t i o n s
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MSEUF-CNAHS Rules of Residence
Ambilocal residence occurs when a newly married
couple has the choice of living with or near the
groom's or the bride's family.
F a m i l y & K i n s h i p S t r u c t u r e / F u n c t i o n s
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MSEUF-CNAHS Rules of Residence
Neolocal residence occurs when a newly married
couple establishes their home independent of
both sets of relatives.
F a m i l y & K i n s h i p S t r u c t u r e / F u n c t i o n s
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F a m i l y & K i n s h i p S t r u c t u r e / F u n c t i o n s
Pattern of Authority
Patriarchal
➢ The oldest male, usually the father has control over the other members.
Matriarchal
➢ The mother has the authority. This however, usually goes with matrilocal
residence or matrilineal descent.
Equalitarian
➢ This is where most Filipino families are classified. Although the husband is
generally referred to as the head, the wife is in charge with the money & the
organization in the house & its affairs.
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Change is constant in the basic unit of society- the
family- is not immune to it. It is composed of human
beings & human beings naturally adapt to the
environment to survive. The environment is continually
changing prompting people to change their interaction
with it & one another also.
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Bayanihan (helping each other
in the community like in the
transferring of homes)
although is slowly fading in
general, we can still observe
concern during times of illness
or celebration during times of
triumph among Filipino
families.
