Transition from patriarchal (traditional) to egalitarian (partner-based) families. Increasing age of first marriage. Rise in the number of nuclear families.
Based on the textbook's curriculum, the family serves several critical societal roles:
In the 2017 curriculum, emphasis is placed on the Code of the Republic of Belarus on Marriage and the Family , which defines marriage as a voluntary union between a man and a woman. Trends in Modern Families: