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Discuss the sociological evidence and arguments for the nuclear family being the ‘basic family unit’
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Discuss the sociological evidence and arguments for the nuclear family being the 'basic family unit' Definitions of different family structures Nuclear Family The Nuclear Family which consists of a man and woman committed to each other in Marriage whilst living in a moral and ethical framework is considered as being the best environment in which to raise children. This Unit is usually composed of only father, mother and their immature child/children and is separated in some instances by hundreds of miles from their kin often by the needs of employment, housing and other economic factors. The Nuclear family may also be extended through the marriage of more than one spouse. (Polygamy and polyandry) Polyandry is where a woman can take more than one husband and is still practiced in parts of Tibet. This type of marriage limits the number of births. Polygamy on the other hand is where a man can take more...
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