Understanding Family Structures

Which of the following best defines a nuclear family?

• A family consisting of parents, children, and extended relatives

• A family consisting of a mother, father, and their children

• A family where one parent raises the children alone

• A family where relatives live together in different homes

Which type of family consists of parents, children, grandparents, and other relatives living together?

• Nuclear family

• Single-parent family

• Extended family

• Reconstituted family

Which of the following is an example of a reconstituted family?

• A family where a parent remarries and blends children from previous relationships

• A family where a child is adopted

• A family with only one parent raising the child

• A family where only grandparents are responsible for the children

Which of the following best describes a single-parent family?

• A family where one parent raises the children alone

• A family with two parents raising children together

• A family that includes only a father and his brothers

• A family where multiple generations live together

What is the primary function of a family?

• To ensure economic wealth for future generations

• To provide love, support, and socialization

• To create competition among siblings

• To ensure children get an early job

In traditional Caribbean families, men were generally expected to be the:

• Caregivers

• Breadwinners

• Homemakers

• Teachers

Which of the following is a major factor influencing changes in gender roles?

• A decrease in the population

• A rise in economic challenges

• A decrease in women's education

• A return to traditional family roles

How has modernization affected gender roles in families?

• Women are now expected to stay at home more

• Men and women now share financial and household responsibilities

• Gender roles have remained unchanged

• Men have taken full control of parenting duties

Which of the following is an example of changing gender roles in families?

• Only fathers attending parent-teacher meetings

• Mothers working outside the home while fathers take on childcare responsibilities

• Women being the sole decision-makers in households

• Men refusing to help with household chores

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the shift in gender roles in families?

• Increased employment opportunities for women

• Greater access to education for women

• Laws promoting gender equality

• A decline in the importance of education