- 1. Sociology of the family is a highly interdisciplinary field of study that examines the family as a social institution and the ways in which it shapes and is shaped by broader social structures and processes. This includes exploring topics such as family structures and dynamics, marriage and divorce, parenting practices, roles and expectations within the family, as well as how these elements are influenced by factors such as gender, race, class, and culture. Sociologists study the family to understand how it serves as a unit of socialization, providing individuals with norms, values, and identity, and how it plays a role in perpetuating or challenging social inequalities. By examining the family through a sociological lens, researchers gain valuable insights into the complexities of human relationships, behaviors, and interactions within the context of society.
What is the term for a social unit composed of individuals related by blood, marriage, or adoption?
A) Community
B) Family
C) Society
D) Clan
- 2. Which sociological perspective emphasizes the role of family in maintaining stability in society?
A) Conflict theory
B) Symbolic interactionism
C) Feminist theory
D) Functionalism
- 3. According to sociologists, what is the primary function of the family?
A) Socialization
B) Economic production
C) Political control
D) Religious adherence
- 4. Which term refers to a family unit consisting of parents and their unmarried children?
A) Extended family
B) Single-parent family
C) Blended family
D) Nuclear family
- 5. What is the term for a family structure consisting of a parent, stepparent, and children from previous relationships?
A) Nuclear family
B) Extended family
C) Blended family
D) Single-parent family
- 6. What is the term for the socialization that children receive within the family?
A) Primary socialization
B) Secondary socialization
C) Lasting socialization
D) Tertiary socialization
- 7. According to sociologists, what is the purpose of family rituals?
A) Establish hierarchy
B) Promote family cohesion
C) Undermine trust
D) Increase conflict
- 8. What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals marry partners with similar social characteristics to their own?
A) Exogamy
B) Heterogamy
C) Endogamy
D) Homogamy
- 9. Which aspect of family life does the 'domestic division of labor' refer to?
A) Child-rearing practices
B) Communication patterns
C) Allocation of household tasks
D) Economic decision-making
- 10. Which sociological theory emphasizes the role of symbols and interactions within families?
A) Symbolic interactionism
B) Functionalist theory
C) Structural functionalism
D) Conflict theory
- 11. What is the term for the practice of marrying someone from a different social or cultural group?
A) Exogamy
B) Endogamy
C) Heterogamy
D) Homogamy
- 12. In the concept of 'marriage market', what does the term 'pool of eligibles' refer to?
A) Potential marriage partners
B) Eligibility criteria for marriage
C) Marriage counseling services
D) In-laws and extended family
- 13. What term describes the practice of having multiple spouses?
A) Polyandry
B) Bigamy
C) Polygamy
D) Monogamy
- 14. What term describes the legal recognition of a relationship between two individuals with economic, emotional, and caregiving responsibilities?
A) Partnership
B) Marriage
C) Cohabitation
D) Civil union
- 15. What term describes the practice of having multiple husbands?
A) Polyandry
B) Polygamy
C) Monogamy
D) Bigamy
- 16. Which factor contributes to the increase in single-parent families?
A) Traditional values
B) Financial stability
C) Divorce rates
D) Extended family support
- 17. Who coined the term 'the second shift' to describe the additional domestic work often performed by women after their paid employment?
A) Simone de Beauvoir
B) Arlie Hochschild
C) Judith Butler
D) Carol Gilligan
- 18. Which sociologist coined the term 'nuclear family'?
A) Auguste Comte
B) Talcott Parsons
C) Herbert Spencer
D) Bronisław Malinowski
- 19. In the context of family dynamics, what does the term 'kinship' refer to?
A) A family therapy approach
B) A family conflict resolution technique
C) A type of parenting style
D) A social bond based on blood, marriage, or adoption
- 20. Who developed the concept of 'the family life cycle' to describe the stages families go through over time?
A) Pierre Bourdieu
B) Arlie Hochschild
C) Evelyn Duvall
D) Judith Butler
- 21. What term describes the practice of living together as a couple without being legally married?
A) Civil union
B) Cohabitation
C) Marriage
D) Partnership
- 22. What term refers to the practice of marrying within one's own social group?
A) Exogamy
B) Endogamy
C) Polygamy
D) Monogamy
- 23. Which sociologist analyzed the role of love and intimacy in modern family relationships?
A) Georg Simmel
B) Talcott Parsons
C) Anthony Giddens
D) Alfred Schütz
- 24. What term describes the legal dissolution of a marriage?
A) Separation
B) Divorce
C) Cohabitation
D) Annulment
- 25. Which term describes the practice of having only one spouse at a time?
A) Bigamy
B) Polygamy
C) Monogamy
D) Polyandry
- 26. What do sociologists refer to as the 'transmission of status' within families?
A) Vertical integration
B) Horizontal integration
C) Cultural diffusion
D) Intergenerational mobility
- 27. Which sociologist studied how fast food culture has influenced family dynamics and relationships?
A) George Ritzer
B) Erving Goffman
C) Judith Butler
D) Alfred Schütz
- 28. Which sociological theory highlights the role of power dynamics and conflicts within families?
A) Exchange theory
B) Symbolic interactionism
C) Conflict theory
D) Functionalist theory
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