Resilience and Familism: The Dynamic Nature of Families in the Philippines

This edited collection explores the familial culture of the Philippines, examining how strong family bonds can affect inner strength and outer determination. It covers a range of topics, including changing gender roles, poverty, and family dynamics, and how overseas employment affects spousal and parent-child relationships.

Format: Hardback
Length: 444 pages
Publication date: 07 August 2023
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

The Philippines, with its rich history and diverse population spread across thousands of islands, presents a unique cultural landscape. This edited collection delves into the intricacies of the Filipino family, examining its distinctive familial culture. Why are Filipino families known for their incredibly strong family bonds? How have they demonstrated an unwavering ability to persevere, even in the face of the most challenging circumstances?

This comprehensive ethnographic analysis, titled Resilience and Familism, offers a profound exploration of the factors that contribute to the strength of Filipino familial ties. Chapters and commentaries cover a wide range of topics, including changing gender roles, poverty and family dynamics, motherhood in prison, teenage fatherhood, dating and mate selection, rural family norms, the interplay between family and community, media representations on families, new forms of parenthood, remittances and familial support systems, and the impact of overseas employment on spousal and parent-child relationships.

Through a detailed and nuanced examination of these various aspects, Resilience and Familism provides a comprehensive ethnographic analysis of the Filipino family. It demonstrates how strong familial ties can shape individuals' inner strength and drive their outer determination. The Philippines' unique historical, social, and cultural context contributes to the resilience and strength of its families, making them an invaluable source of knowledge and inspiration for scholars and practitioners alike.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804554159