The Family in Caribbean Society

What is the general definition of a family in Caribbean society?

• A social group related by ancestry, marriage, or adoption, living together as an economic unit.

• A group of individuals related by blood, marriage, or adoption, constituting a single household.

• A married couple and their biological or adopted children.

• A group of individuals living together without legal marriage.

Which family structure is NOT commonly found in Caribbean society?

• Nuclear family

• Extended family

• Single-parent family

• Polyandrous family

What is one of the key functions of families in Caribbean society?

• Providing basic needs and financial support

• Promoting individualism and independence

• Discouraging cultural norms and values

• Isolating members from society

How did the era of plantation society and slavery affect Caribbean family structures?

• It led to the development of matrifocal family patterns.

• It strengthened traditional African family structures.

• It promoted the establishment of nuclear families.

• It eliminated extended family structures.

What contemporary issue affects Caribbean families due to migration?

• Separation of parents from children

• Increased family violence

• Decreased female participation in the workforce

• Strengthened family roles and identity

How did slavery affect the family?

What is a defining characteristic of a matrifocal family structure?

• The father is the undisputed head and bread winner.

• The mother is the central , stable figure and care giver.

• Grand parents hold the most authority.

• All adult members share equal authority and financial responsiblitiy.

Which function is traditionally considered a PRIMARY role of the Caribbean family?

• Providing religious leadership

• Providing food, shelter and love

• Socializing children into cultural values and norms

• Teaching children daily

How has urbanization MOST significanlty impacted traditional Caribbean family structures?

• It has eliminated the need for extended family support.

• It has strengthened the need for the dominance of the patriarchal nuclear family.

• It has often reduced the household sizes and cause family to live further apart.

• It has made matrifocal families obsolete.

Which trend represents a significant CHANGE in the economic role of women within many Caribbean families?

• Women are becoming primary or significant breadwinners more frequently.

• Women are now more focused on domestic duties than in the past.

• Women are having lees children due to education.

• Women are increasingly less likely to puruse higher education.