Western family
Western family By Sahar arshad
Family
Social alunitof two or morepersonsrelated by blood, marriage, or
adoption and having a sharedcommitment to themutual relationship
.
Western Family
No every families and their cultures are the same. While the
family of America is a mixture of different families.Based on
monogamy mostly.one (official) partner during their lifetime or at
any one time.One of the major differences that can be seen between
western between Muslims family relations.The westerns are
individual oriented. The non-marital cohabitation is common.The sex
which is taboo in society is not.
Ways of life, living patterns
In western family the individual values gets prominence than the
family values.westerns are more committed to themselves
only.Parents do not wish to depend on their children when they get
old.Importance of career Money minded
Mate selection
Legal marriage age for male is 27 and for female is 25Selection
of mate are totally dependent on individualSame-sex
DifferentImportance of money in a relationship.Totally dependent on
individuals.
Western marriageinvolving the presentation of a ring (an
engagement ring) and the formalized asking of a question such as
"Will you marry me?" The man may even go down on one knee before
proposing.the engagement ring is worn, by the woman, on the third
finger of the left hand (the ring finger).A man who is engaged to
be married is called his partner'sfianc; a woman similarly engaged
is called her partner'sfiance.
Western weddings Wedding ceremony is held in church and in also
in open places.Setting arrangementscorrect booksflowers and the
girlsBride comes at floor with fatherwedding vows
Western weddingsAfter the vows have been spoken the couple
exchange rings.two witnesses generally go off to a side room to
sign the wedding register.The bride stands with her back to all the
guests and throws her bunch over her head to them. Whoever catches
the bunchis the next person to get married.Reception ceremony Cake
cutting.
Ceremonial fun
Husband wife relationshipWesterners generally hold a 'romantic'
view of love.wife is a soulmate and best friend.children are an
expression of that love.
childrenBest interests of the childFocus Friendly
relationshipSame-sex parentingIn western family, one can see that
the individuals think of self-reliance and independent. While the
children in the US are brought up to live an independent life. In
western family, the factor of respect for elders are less each
individual makes his own decisions.The concept of old houses are
very common.
property"just and equitable" division of property. Division of
marital property in accordance with a separation agreement.Division
of marital property without a valid agreement.Also by state to
state
food
Mostly junk foods Fast foodsLess prices availabilityEat
everything Less spicy
Separation/divorcesSeparation is when you and your partner stop
living together in a domestic or marriage-like relationship.Divorce
is the official legal ending of a marriage.
death
In churchThe funeral service is usually held between 3 to 5 days
Devoted by different personAll attended dressed black final
farewell before laying the body of the deceased to rest
Any questions?
Thankful for your great attention
