Asked by Jamal Drayton on May 28, 2024

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Marta has recently immigrated to Canada along with her parents and her young son. They share a house and she and her father work as janitors, while her mother takes care of Marta's son. This arrangement exemplifies which type of family?

A) a nuclear family
B) a traditional nuclear family
C) an extended family
D) a polyandrous family

Extended Family

A family that extends beyond the nuclear family, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other relatives, who all live nearby or in one household.

Immigrated

The action of moving to a new country or region with the intention of settling and living there permanently.

  • Understand the idea and significance of extended families in contemporary society.
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Caroline KenowMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Marta's living arrangement includes her parents and her son, which goes beyond the immediate nuclear family unit (parents and their children) to include other relatives, making it an extended family.