How does a family unit operate, what happens in a family, what are some of the common functions seen in families around the world?

Family, Kinship, and Marriage

Define what the three terms mean and explain the function of the family unit.

How does a family unit operate, what happens in a family, what are some of the common functions seen in families around the world? In general terms, what are the two basic types of families recognized in anthropology? How many marriage partners are allowed? How and why does where a newly married couple lives matter?

Focusing on the Li et al (2003) article, summarize the key ideas surrounding how newly married couples decide where they are going to live and what are the underlying reasons for the differences in where they establish households? Also, what are some social implications for each of the different household types?

Assigned article:
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