Abstract
<p>This study sought to make a comparative analysis of the effects of formal education on rural and urban families in the Central Region of Ghana. The main objective of this research was to find out whether the changes that come as a result of formal education have strengthened or weakened the structure and function of the contemporary rural Watreso and urban Cape Coast families. Using a descriptive research design, the study employed a semi-structured interview guide and four focus group discussions to elicit data from a total of 49 respondents from Watreso in the Twifo-Hemang Lower- Denkyira District and three suburbs (Cape Coast Core, Abura and Adisadel settlements) all in the Cape Coast Metropolis. The findings of the study revealed that formal education has a significant effect on the contemporary rural Watreso and urban Cape Coast families which to some extent has strengthened the structure and function of these families. However, the study also revealed some challenges and changes that the contemporary rural (Watreso) and urban (Cape Coast) families have experienced in the wake of formal education. Enmity and hatred against rich members of the family have been a problem. It was recommended that well to do members freely help the needy members in their families.</p>
Highlights
Introduction2017, Vol 5, No 1 are both called universal institutions and this stems from the fact that there is no known human society that has ever existed without family and kinship
No society has ever been without marriage and family
CMLH and CMIH refer to Cape Coast Metropolis literate heads of household and Cape Coast Metropolis illiterate heads of household respectively
Summary
2017, Vol 5, No 1 are both called universal institutions and this stems from the fact that there is no known human society that has ever existed without family and kinship. Societies differ regarding the details of customs, but always in all ages and all cultures some form of family life has been the normal practice (Giddens, 2010). This means that family and kinship are perhaps society’s oldest and most resilient social institutions. The family is the setting that provides nurturance, affection and variety of opportunities It is the primary socializer of the child in that it has the most significant impact on a child’s development. The child who is not adequately nurtured and loved such as one who grows up in an abrasive and dysfunctional family may have developmental problems (Haralambos & Holborn, 2004)
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