Abstract
The family is an institution that serves the essential social functions of procreation,
socialization, nurturing of the young, social-emotional gratification, and care for
dependent members; it is the primary seedbed for the transmission of human values
and a vital source of social cohesion; moreover, it plays the important role of mutual
support mediating between the individual and the state. Indeed, family is often
referred to as the basic building block of society.
socialization, nurturing of the young, social-emotional gratification, and care for
dependent members; it is the primary seedbed for the transmission of human values
and a vital source of social cohesion; moreover, it plays the important role of mutual
support mediating between the individual and the state. Indeed, family is often
referred to as the basic building block of society.
| Original language | English |
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| Publisher | Hamad bin Khalifa University Press |
| Number of pages | 68 |
| Edition | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Feb 2019 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Publication series
| Name | Manara-Qatar Research Repository |
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