Sociology 100a Chapter 13 Family and Religion

A social institution found in all societies that unites people in cooperative groups to oversee the bearing and raising of children

A social bond based on blood, marriage, or adoption – varied throughout history

• a social group of two or more people related by blood, marriage, or adoption who live together • Families of affinity: people without legal or blood ties who feel they belong together and want to define themselves as family

• a legally sanctioned relationship, usually involving economic cooperation as well as sexual activity and childbearing, that people expect to last

One or two parents and children

Nuclear family plus other kin

• marriage between people of the same category • Limits marriage prospects to others of the same age, race, village, religion, or social class • Used so that people can pass their standing onto their children, and maintain their traditional social hierarchy

• marriage from different categories • Links communities and encourages the spread of culture

Uniting of two partners

tracing kinship through men

Tracing kinship through women

Is a social institution involving the individual and social experience of the sacred

• ordinary elements of life

• what people set apart as extraordinary, inspiring awe and reverence

Formal ceremonial behaviour