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