THE SOCIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE FAMILY
THE SOCIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE FAMILY
Author(s): Anastasiu IonuţSubject(s): Education
Published by: Editura Pro Universitaria
Keywords: the universal character of family; regulating social behaviour, reproduction; the economic function; the education as socialization of children, providing affection; protection and emotional support; providing social status.
Summary/Abstract: The family is a universal social institution. The defining characteristics of the family in a classical perspective are the fact that its members are living together, to undertake various joint activities, to contribute with resources necessary to life, and to have children. But the perspective on the family has suffered substantial changes in the second half of the twentieth century. However, despite these structural changes, the social functions of the family have remained essentially unaltered.
Journal: Euromentor Journal - Studies about education
- Issue Year: 2012
- Issue No: 02
- Page Range: 133-139
- Page Count: 7
- Language: English