Discuss the Origins of the Nuclear Family - When and Why

question 47

Essay

Discuss the origins of the nuclear family - When and why did it supersede the extended family? What problems are faced by nuclear families as opposed to extended families? What does it mean to say the nuclear family is "gendered"? Whose "sphere" is it?

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Definitions:

Emotion-focused

A therapeutic approach designed to help individuals manage and cope with their emotional responses rather than trying to change the underlying situation.

Problem-focused

A coping strategy targeting the causes of stress in practical ways, aiming to reduce or eliminate the source of the problem.

Coping

The use of cognitive and behavioral strategies to manage stress and emotional distress.

Aggressive Outbursts

Explosive expressions of anger or frustration, which may be verbal or physical.