Contemporary North American adults usually define their families as consisting of their husbands or wives and their children. In contrast, when middle-class Brazilians talk about their families, they mean their parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and on, down to their children. They rarely mention the spouse. Which of the following is among the reasons for this stark cultural contrast?

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Brazilians live in a less mobile society compared to North Americans, which means they are more likely to stay in close contact with a wide network of relatives, including their extended family. This cultural difference influences how families are defined and perceived in each context.

Contemporary North American Adults Usually Define Their Families as Consisting