LOVE CONQUERS ALL : Difference in family values for interracial or multicultural families

Abstract

Kamthunzi, Mphatso Amy Love conquers all –differences in family values for interracial or multicultural families. Diak, Helsinki, Spring 2016. 30 pages . 2appendices. Language:English. Diaconia University of Applied Sciences. Degree programme in social services focus on community development. Bachelors of social science. This was a qualitative research with the aim to study the differences in family values between interracial families. Data collection was done in helsinki Finland. Research participant where malawians who have Finnish partners. Eight Malawians were interviewed. The results were thematically analysed and it indicated that the is a difference in values. These were gender roles ,family structure,family and marriage. Some couples are working through the differences. And some are finding it a bit difficult to adjust to the change in environment. In my conclusion most Malawians viewed family in a functionalist approach. This was due to the religious and societal backgrounds. Whilst Finnish people view it in a feministic way where everyone is equal and should be treated equal. The influence of socially defined events and roles. Time also played a big role in the changes. Key words:Family,values,interracial,multicultural,gender roles,family structure and marriage.