Evolution of the family structures in romania

Abstract

The article starts from some conceptual specifications concerning the definition and general social functions of the family. After that, it presents some of the main existing demographic trend in European space including Romania in the field of family demography. It is analysing some factors of modernization of the European family, but also some particular aspects of the relevant national context. The article uses data and information from international statistics (UN), Eurostat data, but also data from national censuses and statistics.