Asked by Danielle Maidany on May 10, 2024

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Ram and Padma have saved enough money for a down payment on a large suburban home with a basement suite. It has enough room for their sons to both live comfortably with their wives and small children as well, and the family shares the household tasks and earned income equitably. What type of family does this scenario exemplify?

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

Extended Family

A social unit that includes not only the nuclear family (parents and their children) but also a broader circle of relatives like grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Basement Suite

A separate living space within a larger building, typically situated below ground level, offering residential accommodations.

Earned Income

Money received in exchange for work or services rendered, including wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

  • Grasp the concept and implications of extended families in modern society.
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Jessica JaureguiMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
This scenario exemplifies an extended family, as it includes members beyond the nuclear family unit (parents and their children), such as sons, their wives, and their children, all living together and sharing responsibilities.