What does the term nuclear family mean?

The term nuclear family means a family which is made up of a mother and father who are married and their children. Ideally, it would be two children- a boy and a girl. It is meant to be the 'ideal' family type.

RW
Answered by Rebecca W. Sociology tutor

3121 Views

See similar Sociology GCSE tutors

Related Sociology GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Explain how material deprivation can cause class differences in educational achievement.


'Describe how journalists may approach the issue of pupil behaviour in British schools differently from sociologists' [4 marks]


How do you remember all of the theorists name and what they say?


How does a pupil's class affect their educational attainment?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences