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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The cultural contrast between North Americans and Brazilians regarding their definition of family can be attributed to the fact that Brazilians typically live in a less mobile society and have closer contact with their extended family members. In contrast, North Americans have more choices about where they can live and have chosen to live away from their relatives. This cultural difference has led to a contrast in the way these two groups define their families. Brazilians tend to include their parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and so on, down to their children when they talk about their families, whereas North Americans include only their spouse and children.

Contemporary North American Adults Usually Define Their Families as Consisting