Cultural differences play a big role in the types of families we see in the UK.
Nuclear Families: These are the most common, making up about 67% of families in Britain. A nuclear family usually includes parents and their children living together.
Extended Families: Only about 5% of families are extended. These types of families include more relatives, like grandparents or aunts and uncles, living together or close by. You often see extended families in ethnic minority communities, especially among South Asians.
Single-Parent Families: About 15% of families are single-parent families. This is especially true in Black and mixed-race households, where the number rises to about 30%.
All these different family types show the rich diversity and multicultural nature of British society.
Cultural differences play a big role in the types of families we see in the UK.
Nuclear Families: These are the most common, making up about 67% of families in Britain. A nuclear family usually includes parents and their children living together.
Extended Families: Only about 5% of families are extended. These types of families include more relatives, like grandparents or aunts and uncles, living together or close by. You often see extended families in ethnic minority communities, especially among South Asians.
Single-Parent Families: About 15% of families are single-parent families. This is especially true in Black and mixed-race households, where the number rises to about 30%.
All these different family types show the rich diversity and multicultural nature of British society.