Comprehensive Study Guide: Unit 1 - Families in Different Societies

La Familia Nuclear

A family unit consisting of parents and children.

La Familia Extensa

An extended family that includes grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, and often godparents.

La Tasa de Natalidad

Birth rate, referring to the frequency of births in a given population.

Familias Monoparentales

Single-parent homes, increasingly common due to social changes.

El Familismo

Cultural belief emphasizing loyalty to family over individual needs.

El Compadrazgo

The institution of co-parenthood in Latin America, involving godparents.

Los Padrinos

Godparents chosen for religious guidance and as an important support system.

Sabiduría

Wisdom, often associated with elderly family members.

Machismo

Cultural validation of male dominance and the role of provider.

Marianismo

Cultural expectation of women as self-sacrificing and nurturing.

Respeto

Respect, particularly in relation to elderly members of the family.

La Sobremesa

The custom of lingering at the table after a meal for socializing.

Los Parientes

Relatives; commonly confused with 'parents' (which is 'los padres').

Hermanastros

Step-siblings.

Cuñado/a

Brother-in-law / Sister-in-law.

Suegros

In-laws, particularly parents of one's spouse.

Yerno / Nuera

Son-in-law / Daughter-in-law.

Las Remesas

Remittances, money sent back home by migrants.

Los Ninis

Young adults who neither study nor work due to lack of opportunities.

Emancipación

The act of becoming independent, often referring to leaving the parental home.

La brecha tecnológica

The digital divide, highlighting the gap in technological proficiency between generations.

Transnational families

Families that maintain connections across countries, often due to migration.

Compadres

The close relationship between parents and godparents, akin to blood ties.

Residencias de ancianos

Nursing homes, which are often culturally resisted in Latin America.

Paro

Unemployment; a significant issue affecting young people's ability to leave home.

Cuidado de los ancianos

Elderly care, traditionally focused on family responsibility.

Diversidad de hogares

Diversity of households, including varied family structures.

Crisis económica

Economic crisis impacting job availability and family structures.

Familias de crianza

Foster families or caregivers who raise children outside the biological family.

La legalización del matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo

The legalization of same-sex marriage in various countries, challenging traditional norms.

Educación pública vs. privada

Debate surrounding public versus private (especially Catholic) education.

La cultura alimentaria

Food culture, reflecting different customs surrounding meals.

Ni Una Menos

A movement in Latin America advocating against gender violence.

Diaspora

The dispersion of people from their original homeland.

Tradicionalmente

Traditionally, a term used to describe established customs.

Estabilidad económica

Economic stability, which affects family planning choices.

Costumbres sociales

Social customs that guide behavior and interactions.

Adultos jóvenes

Young adults, particularly those facing societal challenges.

Cambio social

Social change, especially regarding family dynamics.

Critica cultural

Cultural criticism, reflecting on societal norms and values.

Roles de género

Gender roles, which define expected behaviors based on gender.

La crianza compartida

Shared parenting, especially among cohabitating or divorced parents.

Alojamiento multi-generacional

Multi-generational housing, where multiple family generations live together.

Cuidado intergeneracional

Intergenerational care, involving elderly and youth supporting each other.

Matrimonio juvenil

Youth marriage, which can be impacted by economic factors.

Nostalgia cultural

Cultural nostalgia, reflecting on past values.

Cambio en los valores familiares

Change in family values, often reflecting societal shifts.

Impacto emocional

Emotional impact of societal changes on families.

Apoyo social

Social support, crucial in family settings.

Costumbres de saludo

Greeting customs, which vary between cultures.

Barreras tecnológicas

Technological barriers that affect family communication.

Valores familiares

Family values that guide interactions and priorities.

Legado cultural

Cultural legacy passed through generations.