Family Structures and Political Organizations
Your nuclear family (parents and kids living together) might seem normal, but it's just one type among many. Extended families include grandparents, aunts, and uncles all living together - something many Filipino families still practice today.
Globalization has totally changed family dynamics. OFW families, for instance, often develop new structures due to distance and economic necessities. Unfortunately, kinship in politics often leads to political dynasties where family connections matter more than qualifications.
Political groups evolved from simple bands (small hunting groups) to tribes (larger groups with shared beliefs), then chiefdoms (multiple tribes under one leader), and finally states (large territories with formal governments). Each level represents increasing complexity and population size.
Authority comes in three forms according to Max Weber: charismatic (based on personality like celebrity politicians), traditional (based on customs and traditions), and legal-rational (based on written laws and procedures).
Reality Check: The political dynasties you see in Philippine politics are actually examples of traditional authority mixing with modern democratic systems.