As among v.s As Hi is there any difference between as among and as? I mean if are we allowed to replace '' as among'' with '' as'' in this sentence? The decline of the extended family is thus promoted by the changing nature of work. In rural societies, as among the poor in industrial societies, the extended family offers an economic advantage. Each member of the family does some productive work. Less able-bodied family members, such as children, the elderly, or members with a disability, can each contribute in some way to the economic interests of the family unit. In industrial societies, conversely, these family members are treated as less essential economically and are employed only under certain conditions (for example, when there is a labor shortage). They therefore produce little for the family unit, yet they consume at about the same rate as do producers. The extended family can therefore be a disadvantage in industrial societies. Thank you