FRHD 1020 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Human Capital, Patrilineality, Patrilocal Residence

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 1020
• Professor: Robyn Pitman

Document Summary

The importance of using definitions when defining families: definitions are important because they construct our laws and social expectations and guide our research and knowledge. Examples of definitions of family and marriage: family is the fundamental social group for society or is a building block for society, two opposite-sex adults and their biological or adopted offspring. This definition ignores same-sex couples and their children. Definition of family: the 2006 census identifies several ways in which the family is changing. Same-sex couples are increasing at a faster rate than opposite-sex couples. More young adults aged 20 to 29 live with their parents. For the 1st time in canadian history, unmarried people outnumber married people. Types of definitions of family and marriage: legal definitions: context is enforceable legislated laws. May be definitions used in legislation, common-law understandings, and court. Usually legal definitions relating to family law are about custody, maintenance, common-law relationships, and cohabitation.