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Samoan Culture / Family

... For most Samoans, the family is of the utmost importance. It is believed that each person is a representative of their family and thus should act in such a way that honours all family members. Each is expe ...

Filipino Culture / Family

... Family is considered to be the foundation of social life for most Filipinos. The nuclear family is the core family unit, however bonds are often tight knit among extended family members. Indeed, people may ...

Italian Culture / Family

... The family (la famiglia) is the most important aspect of an Italian’s life. It provides emotional and economic support to the individual and often forms the basis of their social circles. Italian families, on average, have become smaller i ...

Indian Culture / Family

... The family is an important institution that plays a central role in the lives of most Indians. As a collectivistic society, Indians often emphasise loyalty and interdependence. The interests of the family usually take prio ...

Romanian Culture / Family

... One’s family is the most important aspect of life for Romanians. Relatives provide emotional and financial support to one another and generally spend much of their free time socialising together. Food plays a large role in this, with famil ...

North Sudanese Culture / Family

... Family holds central importance in the lives of North Sudanese people. A person’s identity and social standing are closely tied to their family’s reputation and history, which are often a source of great pride. The concept of “fami ...

Somali Culture / Family

... A Somali’s family is the most important aspect of their life. It forms the basis of people’s support networks, with relatives being mutually reliant on one another. The “family” itself refers to an expansive kinship networ ...

Iranian Culture / Family

... In Iran, people generally feel able to relax their moral codes of behaviour and reveal the private side of their life when surrounded by people from their inner circle. These are primarily their family members and close friends. One usuall ...

Syrian Culture / Family

... The family is the most important aspect of life to Syrians. It is thought to encompass not only the nuclear family unit but also grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Connections with one’s extended family

New Zealand Culture / Family

... Family remains central to nurturing a person’s potential and individuality, providing emotional and financial support. In particular, families in New Zealand often view it as a responsibility to pass down cultural knowledge and values to future generations ...

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