are same-sex marriages allowed?
Yes - Same-sex marriage is legally permitted across the United States since June 26, 2015
Family structure in the United States
A married couple was defined as a "husband and wife enumerated as members of the same household" by the U.S. Census Bureau, but they will be categorizing same-sex couples as married couples if they are married. Same-sex couples who were married were previously recognized by the Census Bureau as unmarried partners. Same-sex marriage is legally permitted across the country since June 26, 2015, when the Supreme Court issued its decision in "Obergefell v. Hodges". Polygamy is illegal throughout the U.S.

Although cousin marriages are illegal in most states, they are legal in many states, the District of Columbia and some territories. Some states have some restrictions or exceptions for cousin marriages and/or recognize such marriages performed out-of-state.
most common type of family in the us Single-parent homes in America are increasingly common. what are the different types of family structures in the united states? The traditional family structure and alternative family forms what is meant by a 'nuclear family'? The nuclear family consists of a mother, father, and the children in which scenarios would one have 'stepfamilies'? A step family is a family where at least one parent has children that are not biologically or adoptive related to the other spouse or partner. Either parent, or all, may have children from previous relationships. who would be considered as an 'extended family'? An extended family is a family that extends beyond the nuclear family, consisting of parents like father, mother, and their children, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and cousins, all living in the same household. do they have partners who are 'unwed' living together? Yes - Living as unwed partners is also known as cohabitation. what is the role of a 'parent'? Traditionally, mothers were responsible for raising the kids while the father was out providing financially for the family. who are the 'breadwinners' in a family? The main financial provider in the family. Historically the husband has been the breadwinner; that trend is changing as wives start to take advantage of the women's movement to gain financial independence for themselves. what are the responsibilities of a 'housewife'? Stays at home and takes care of the home and children. This includes doing common chores such as cooking, washing, cleaning, etc. what would you call a man who has the same responsibilities? Stay-at-home dads or "househusbands is it possible to have a family of only children? Yes - An only child (single child) is one without any biological or adopted brothers or sisters.
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Family structure in the United States [SEP] Married partners
A married couple was defined as a "husband and wife enumerated as members of the same household" by the U.S. Census Bureau, but they will be categorizing same-sex couples as married couples if they are married. Same-sex couples who were married were previously recognized by the Census Bureau as unmarried partners. Same-sex marriage is legally permitted across the country since June 26, 2015, when the Supreme Court issued its decision in "Obergefell v. Hodges". Polygamy is illegal throughout the U.S. Although cousin marriages are illegal in most states, they are legal in many states, the District of Columbia and some territories.