Major Trends Affecting Families in Sub-Saharan Africa

Author: Betty Bigombe, Gilbert M. Khadiagala Publisher: United Nations, Division for Social Policy and Development Publication: Major Trends Affecting Families: A Background Document Document Date:                  2003 Category: Family Structure > Marital Status Related Categories: Family Economics > Impact of Aging Population Family Structure > Definition of Family Family Structure > Household Characteristics Family Transitions > Migration Public Policy > Future of the Family   This report describes major trends in family structure, migration, demographic aging, the AIDS pandemic, and globalization that are affecting families in sub-Saharan Africa.  The impact of these changes on both rural and urban families are discussed. Click to read this article... (PDF) Send us feedback on this article Bookmark this link