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Ethnic differences in family patterns
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A Levels Sociology (Family and Households) Mind Map on Ethnic differences in family patterns, created by dottydiva96 on 04/01/2014.
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Ethnic differences in family patterns
Greater ethnic diversity due to immigration
Black families
Higher proportion of lone-parent families
High rate of female-headed lone-parent black families
Matrifocal families
A matrifocal family structure is one where mothers head families and fathers play a less important role in the home and in bringing up children
High unemployment and poverty in black males
Unable to support family
Mirza argues that Black women favour independence
Asian families
Bangladeshi, Pakistani and Indian households on average larger
Sometimes three-generational
Beanpole families
Extended families
Most are nuclear
Family lives nearby
No longer practical to have many household members
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