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What is the role of grandparents in Italian families?
Grandparents play a vital role, often living close to or with their children, providing support.
How does the Italian approach to elderly care differ from that in the US?
In Italy, families typically care for their elderly relatives at home, rather than placing them in nursing homes.
What is a key reason why young adults in Italy often live with their parents for an extended period?
Strong family ties and the economic situation contribute to young adults living with parents after university.
How have gender roles changed in Italian families over time?
There's a shift from traditional roles (men as breadwinners, women as homemakers) to more equal roles, with more women working.
What is the significance of the increasing number of mixed families in Italy?
It reflects a more diverse society.
What is the impact of economic factors on the size of Italian families?
Economic factors contribute to a high number of families with only one or no children.
What are some factors contributing to decreased marriage rates in Italy?
People are getting married later or not at all due to economic and social factors.
What is 'assistenza sanitaria' and how does it relate to Italian grandparents?
'Assistenza sanitaria' means healthcare. Grandparents often live closer to cities to have better access to it.
What does 'casa di riposo' mean in the context of elderly care in Italy?
'Casa di riposo' means nursing home. Unlike in the US, elderly Italians are usually cared for by their families, not in a 'casa di riposo'.
How is the role of women in Italian families evolving?
Women are increasingly working outside the home, pursuing higher education, and contributing financially, while often remaining the 'soul' of the family.
What is the meaning of 'Kazoku (家族)'?
Family (かぞく)
What is the meaning of 'Okāsan (お母さん)'?
Mother (おかあさん)
What is the meaning of 'Otōsan (お父さん)'?
Father (おとうさん)
What is the meaning of 'Ojīsan (おじいさん)'?
Grandfather (おじいさん)
What is the meaning of 'Obāsan (おばあさん)'?
Grandmother (おばあさん)
What is the meaning of 'Kodomo (子ども)'?
Child (こども)
What is the meaning of 'Tochi (土地)'?
Land
What is the meaning of 'Inaka (田舎)'?
Country, Rural area
What is the meaning of 'Tokai (都会)'?
City
What is the meaning of 'Machi (町)'?
Town
What is the meaning of 'Heya (部屋)'?
Room
What is the meaning of 'Jyūtakugai (住宅街)'?
Residential area
What is the meaning of 'Kankyō (環境)'?
Surroundings
What is the meaning of 'Wafū (和風)'?
Traditional Japanese style
What is the meaning of 'Yōfū (洋風)'?
Western Style
What is the meaning of 'Jinkō (人口)'?
Population
What is the meaning of 'Hataraku (働く)'?
To work
What is the meaning of 'Shigoto (仕事)'?
Job
What is the meaning of 'Sosen (祖先)'?
Ancestor
When did Belgium legalize same-sex marriage?
2003
When did France legalize same-sex marriage?
2013 (civil unions in 1999)
When did Quebec, Canada legalize same-sex marriage?
2004
When did Luxembourg legalize same-sex marriage?
2015
What is 'La loi Taubira'?
The law that legalized same-sex marriage in France (2013).
What is 'le PACS'?
Civil Solidarity Pact in France.
Is polygamy accepted in all cultures?
No, it is common in some Islamic cultures but not widely accepted elsewhere.
Are family structures the same across the French-speaking world?
No, family structures differ across the French-speaking world, influenced by cultural and societal norms.
Are same-sex marriages legal in African French-speaking countries?
No, as of 2020, no African French-speaking countries allow same-sex marriage.
What is the traditional definition of 'la famille'?
L'ensemble formé par le père, la mère (ou l'un des deux) et les enfants. (A group formed by the father, the mother (or one of them) and the children).
What is the sociological view of 'la famille'?
La famille est une institution, c'est-à-dire un ensemble de normes et de règles régissant les relations entre les membres de la famille. (Family is an institution, that is, a set of norms and rules governing relationships between family members.)