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