The Filipino Family in its Cultural Setting
There is no unit of social structure more important in determining behavior, outlook, values, and the general tone of life in a society than the family, however that is defined in the particular case. Family structure is a stable part of society, but it can and does change. With these changes may co...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage Publishing
1962
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Practical anthropology
Year: 1962, Volume: 9, Issue: 5, Pages: 223-234 |
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| Summary: | There is no unit of social structure more important in determining behavior, outlook, values, and the general tone of life in a society than the family, however that is defined in the particular case. Family structure is a stable part of society, but it can and does change. With these changes may come modern values of individual freedom, privacy, elevation of the status of women and of youth, but the losses may be as great or greater. Gone may be the security of belonging to an established, closely knit group, the understanding of one's place and role in society, sanctions for morality, and religious roots. In this paper the author outlines some of the patterns of family structure which are nearly universal in the Philippines, and pictures some of the changes taking place with their implications for the church. |
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| Contains: | Enthalten in: Practical anthropology
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/009182966200900505 |