Family

Definition

A family is a social unit formed by people who are related by blood, marriage, or other forms of partnership, sharing economic resources and often residing together. It serves as the primary agent of socialization, teaching individuals societal norms and values.

Related terms

Kinship:

A social bond based on common ancestry, marriage, or adoption, which forms relationships among members within a society.

Nuclear family: Consists of two parents and their biological or adopted children living in one household.

Extended family: Includes not just parents and children but also other relatives such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins living close by or within the same household