Family and Social Structures

Family Dynamics

Extended Family Importance: - Africa: Extended family very involved - Haiti: Family includes godparents (parrain/marraine) - France: Nuclear family more common - Lebanon: Multi-generational homes common

Elderly Respect: - Universal across Francophone cultures - Different expressions: - "Vous" always used with elders (most regions) - Special titles in African contexts - Care expectations vary by culture

Gender and Society

Evolving Norms: - Different paces of change across regions - Professional equality advancing differently - Language evolution (inclusive writing) debated - Traditional and modern views coexist

Safe Topics: - Professional achievements - Educational goals - Cultural interests - Travel experiences