The family and kinship patterns typical among Hispanic and Native American families include which characteristic?

Question

a. They are reserved and repressed in their expressions of friendship.
b. The family is usually patriarchal, with the female having only a minor role.
c. Social activities are more often held with family rather than with friends.
d. Female children are valued more than male children.

Answer 1

C
Hispanic and Native American families are examples of collateral family kinship patterns. They are generally open in their expressions of friendships. Although the male is usually the head of the family responsible for activities outside the home, women also play a major role in decision making, particularly in relation to child rearing and caring. These families tend to socialize within their social family group. Their children are valued highly whether female or male.