Key Terms
Marriage
A legally recognized social contract between two people, traditionally based on a sexual relationship and implying perma
Family
A socially recognized group (usually joined by blood, marriage, cohabitation, or adoption) that forms an emotional conne
Cohabitation
A couple shares a residence but not a marriage.
Kinship
Traceable ancestry through blood, marriage, or adoption.
Instrumental roles
Typically male; work outside the home; provides financial support Expressive roles: typically female; emotional support
NUCLEAR FAMILY
Two married parents and their children. Still the most common structure but no longer the dominant one.
Intimate partner violence (IPV)
Violence that occurs between individuals who maintain a romantic or sexual relationship. Includes physical, sexual, psyc