Family Forms Comparison: 3 Types.

Family Forms Comparison: 3 Types.

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1. How do these 3 different family forms differ in the number of children they have?

• Fraternal Polyandry (Fraternal): In polyandrous families like the one presented in the first film, the number of children may be limited because multiple brothers share one wife. This can lead to reduced fertility and smaller family sizes than other family forms.
• Patriarchy Cult (Damned to Heaven): The second film seems to depict a patriarchal cult where the number of children can vary widely depending on the specific practices and beliefs of the cult. In some cults, leaders may encourage large families; in others, reproductive rights and family size may be heavily controlled or manipulated.
• Matriarchy (The Women’s Kingdom): In matriarchal societies like the Mosuo, the number of children can vary, but it is typically not limited by the family structure itself. Matriarchal societies do not necessarily restrict the number of children a woman can have, and individual choices can influence family size.

2. How do these 3 different family forms differ in property ownership?

• Fraternal Polyandry (Fraternal): Property ownership can be complex in polyandrous families. Typically, property remains within the extended family, and brothers jointly own and manage assets. This arrangement helps prevent dividing land and resources among multiple heirs, as all brothers marry the same woman.
• Patriarchy Cult (Damned to Heaven): The second film about the patriarchal cult may not provide clear information on property ownership. In some cults and patriarchal societies, property and wealth may be controlled by male leaders and passed down through male lineage.
• Matriarchy (The Women’s Kingdom): In matriarchal societies like the Mosuo, property ownership may be matrilineal, passed down through the female line. Women often influence property matters significantly, which can differ from patriarchal societies where property ownership is often male-dominated.

3. How do these 3 different family forms differ on who cares for the children?

• Fraternal Polyandry (Fraternal): In polyandrous families, the responsibility for caring for children is shared among the brothers, who are the fathers. The mother and multiple fathers collectively provide care and support for the children.
• Patriarchy Cult (Damned to Heaven): The second film does not provide explicit information about child-rearing practices within the cult. However, in patriarchal societies, women are often expected to take on a significant role in childcare and domestic responsibilities.
• Matriarchy (The Women’s Kingdom): In matriarchal societies like the Mosuo, childcare may be a communal responsibility, with extended families and communities contributing to the upbringing of children. Women often play a central role in caregiving, but it is not solely their responsibility.

Additionally, you mentioned that the first film introduces fraternal polyandry, where a wife takes as her husband’s brothers. Fraternal polyandry often occurs due to resource scarcity, such as limited arable land, and keeps family resources consolidated and avoids fragmentation.

Please note that these observations are based on the general characteristics of these family forms as described in your provided information. Specific practices and dynamics can vary within each family, and cultural variations may exist.

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