Meanings Flashcards
(19 cards)
What is divorce
The legal termination of a legally contracted marriage
What is legal separation
When the husband and wife live apart for a specific period as ordered by a court of law
What is Annulment
A declaration by a religious leader or church that a marriage is invalid
What is Alimony
Maintenance or allowance due to a woman or man from the either partner after divorce or legal separation
What is status
A social position or rank
What is marriage
A legal binding of a man and a woman
What are the 3 types of unions
Marriage
Visiting Relationship
Common Law
What is Visiting Relationship
When a couple lives separately but are involved sexually.
What is common law union
A couple who are not married but live together as husband and wife
What are the roles/responsibilities of grandparents
- Assist parents in the up bringing of the children
- Contribute to social, emotional and economic development of the child
- Assist in solving marital problems
- Babysit in absence of parents
- Pass on traditions of the family
What are the roles/responsibilities of parents
1.Provide the basic economic needs of the children
2. Socialize the children to conform to the values and attitudes of society
3. Providing emotional security (encouragement, solve problems etc)
4.Communicate and share ideas with children
5. Pass on tradition.
What are the roles/responsibilities of children
1.Assist parents in the running of the home 2. Respect themselves and others
How have our family structure been governed by Africans
Common law union history
How have our family structure been governed by the Amerindians
The Amerindians believed that newly weds should not have sexual relation until after three days. Going against this was a sin. The reason for this is that they have received the body of Jesus Christ to whom respect is due.
How have our family structure been governed by the Europeans
The Europeans customs demanded that dating courtship and marriage precedes the establishment of a family. Only when an engagement was announced were the couple allowed some freedom in their relationship. Marriage partners were chosen for love. Marriage usually leads to children. Marriage was viewed as a contract with strict definition of masculine and feminine roles. The man was the bread winner and the woman looked after the house and children. they were Christians believing in monogamous marriages and church ceremonies( baptism, wedding and funeral) associated with birth, marriage and death
What are the factors which contribute to the changing roles of members of the Caribbean
1.Status of women in society
2. Choice of employment .
3.Educational opportunity
4. Available technology
5. Leisure activities
What are the results of the changing role of members in the family
- Identity Crisis
- Role Conflict
- Independence
- Development of self esteem and confidence for women
- Marginalisation of males
What preparations should be taken for parenthood
- Physically prepared
- Financial stability
- Emotionally
- Psychological
What are the Characteristics of a good parent
- A good listener
- A good role model
- Make time for the family
- Display unconditional love
