Some Wikipedians have formed a project to better organize information in articles related to family and relationships. This page and its subpages contain their suggestions; it is hoped that this project will help to focus the efforts of other Wikipedians. If you would like to help, please inquire on the talk page and see the to-do list there.

Contents 1 Title 2 Scope 3 Parentage 4 Similar WikiProjects 5 Participants 6 Structure 6.1 Format 6.2 Categories 7 Hierarchy definition 8 Goals 9 Articles 10 Categories

[edit] Title

WikiProject on family and relationships

[edit] Scope

This WikiProject aims to develop the articles relating to families, the relationships between people and issues that have an impact upon them.

[edit] Parentage

The parent of this WikiProject is WikiProject Sociology.

[edit] Similar WikiProjects

Similar WikiProjects are:

• WikiProject Community
• WikiProject Sexology and Sexuality

[edit] Participants

• violet/riga (t)
• Quinobi - This project has big merit. I'm a supporter. Feel free to drive my tractor
• Sapna
• Insane99 - I'm in.
• Logameli Yep, I'm in. Tell me exactly what you need doing and I should be able to do it.
• Freechild.
• DavidBailey (talk) 13:06, 27 November 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Structure

[edit] Format

Discuss the format for each article based on the WikiProject.

[edit] Categories

Include various categories applicable to the topic:

• Ethics
• Sexuality
• Family

[edit] Hierarchy definition

This project has been tentatively defined as a descendant of Sociology au generale. The tree:

• Humanities
  • Sociology
    • Groups
      • Family and Relationships

[edit] Goals

1. To develop the family articles and associated links
2. To contribute to personal relationships and associated links
3. To add to any relevant article the impact that issue has on family and relationships

[edit] Articles

Family/relationship articles in need of attention:

• Abusive relationship
• Adultery and infidelity
• Courtship
• Domestic violence
• Family values
• Husbandry
• Intimate relationship
• Male bonding
• Maternal bond and paternal bond
• Mother
• Parental leave
• Significant other
• Types
• Widow inheritance and levirate marriage, see talkpage

Articles needing discussion on the impact on a family/relationship:

• Abortion
• Adoption
• Advanced maternal age
• Age at first marriage
• Death
• Childbirth
• Youth voice

[edit] Categories

Category:Social psychology

• Category:Interpersonal relationships

• Category:Intimate relationships

Category:Child abuse

• Category:Child sexual abuse