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ly family based, while villages consist of multiple families residing in an area that all function together. The structure in both above mentioned cases are principally the same. The family is the basic structure, and there is no loyalty to any entity other than the family unit because they are so close knit and rely on one another to perform the daily tasks of life. One works with their family, protects and is protected by family, cares for and is cared for in times of sickness, and handles the conveyance of outward business with the help and sustaining of the family. The family is thus built upon by forming the previously mentioned village or tribe. It is stated that one cannot obtain membership in a village or tribe without first being a member of a family, and that those who are lacking a family are considered outsiders that others are suspicious of.
The economies of developing nations are similar to the family structure in that they are based on the same hierarchy as the familial system. Basically, the person who is in charge of the decision making in the family is the same person that is economically in control. Subsistence economies are very common in developing nations. There are usually enough crops to provide the population with adequate sustenance for survival, but with little or none to spare. Members of subsistence economies are less likely to be able to concern themselves with long term goals because of their preoccupation with immediate survival. This creates a major dilemma with regard to economic growth in traditional societies. In turn, the people of these economies are “getting by”, but could be doing much better if they were to partner with surrounding members of the community
by sharing ideas and developing or utilizing the available technology, but as was acknowledged before, there is a severe lack of trust among members of different tribes because they fear that someone may try to use their ow...