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