Abstract
The article covers some issues regarding the development of the image of the family in European and Russian cultures. The family is considered as a biological, psychological and social system, establishing certain realities that perform various functions. The study reveals that in Western European countries rational behavior regulators dominate in family and marriage relations, while in Russian families spiritual and moral values traditionally act as behavior regulators. The authors identify the main trends and factors in the transformation of the image of the family in Europe and Russia: a decline in births, a change in family size, an increase in the openness of the sexual sphere, and tolerance of premarital sex. Overcoming such tendencies is seen in the revival and strengthening of the traditional family on a new basis, taking into account the spiritual component, in the preservation and enhancement of family values. The authors conclude that the revival of the institution of the traditional family helps to strengthen not only the family, but also society.
Highlights
The family is a bearer of spiritual and cultural traditions, which are reflected in the existence of a civilized society
We can observe an increased interest in studying family problems in the national philosophical and cultural tradition, which is associated with modifications of both modern society and the very image of the family, as well as transformations in family and marriage relations
The following trends have been noted in recent decades in Western countries and in Russia: a transition from the patriarchal model of family relations to different forms and types of families; growing tolerance of premarital sex; increased openness of the sexual sphere; an increase in the number of unregistered unions; tendency to late marriages; family diminution; the predominance of families with one child; an increase in the number of children born out of wedlock; voluntary childlessness
Summary
The family is a bearer of spiritual and cultural traditions, which are reflected in the existence of a civilized society. The state of the family reflects the state of the whole society. We can observe an increased interest in studying family problems in the national philosophical and cultural tradition, which is associated with modifications of both modern society and the very image of the family, as well as transformations in family and marriage relations.
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