Introduction

The family is not an institution that exists in isolation. Households and family units are linked to the labour market and the structure of safety nets. It follows that phenomena such as fertility and divorce rates and ageing processes are part of broader social, economic and cultural processes and are therefore also subject to public policy. As the fundamental group unit of society, the family cannot be dissociated from the cultural values and political processes that characterize each time or period in history (Jelin, 2004).

Sustainable Development Goals:

Gender Equality

Reduced Inequalities

Sustainable Cities and Communities