ABSTRACT
This chapter examines the empirical support for a well-known theory about the consequences of various family cultures for social outcomes namely, the theory of E. Todd. Todd analyses the family system as a consequence of universal cultural items namely, equality and liberty. The literature on family sociology and individual psychology constitutes a whole field of research about the socialization of children and the nature of the period of adolescence. Social life would cease to exist or would suffer from enormous strain, if the rules that guide the most intimate forms of private interaction are ambiguous. The family is regarded as the most basic human organization underpinning society. The family is a system of interaction between individuals, oriented towards reproduction and sexual intercourse. Family systems supporting individualist values seem to have a strong and positive impact on the level of democracy. The implication is that family institutions could be a source of support for democracy or a hindrance against democracy
