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Examine a range of diverse family structures and functions in Britain today
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Task 1: Outcome 1.1 - Examine a range of diverse family structures and functions in Britain today What is a family? A family is a group of people who are related by kinship ties: relations of blood, marriage or adoption. The family unit is one of the most important social institutions, which is found in some form in nearly all known societies. It is basic unit of social organisation and plays a key role in socialising children into the culture of their society. Hobart C 1999 'the group of people, generally related but may include friends, who are significant and important to a child'. One of the most important functions of a family is to provide for a child's needs, because children are unable to care for themselves. These needs include: food, shelter, warmth, clothing, love and companionship, protection and support, care and training, a secure environment in which they can develop into...
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