- 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) Clan
B) Society
C) Family
D) Community
- 2. Which sociological perspective emphasizes the role of family in maintaining stability in society?
A) Functionalism
B) Symbolic interactionism
C) Feminist theory
D) Conflict theory
- 3. According to sociologists, what is the primary function of the family?
A) Socialization
B) Political control
C) Religious adherence
D) Economic production
- 4. Which term refers to a family unit consisting of parents and their unmarried children?
A) Single-parent family
B) Extended family
C) Nuclear family
D) Blended family
- 5. What is the term for a family structure consisting of a parent, stepparent, and children from previous relationships?
A) Blended family
B) Nuclear family
C) Single-parent family
D) Extended family
- 6. What is the term for the socialization that children receive within the family?
A) Secondary socialization
B) Tertiary 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) Homogamy
B) Heterogamy
C) Endogamy
D) Exogamy
- 9. Which aspect of family life does the 'domestic division of labor' refer to?
A) Allocation of household tasks
B) Child-rearing practices
C) Economic decision-making
D) Communication patterns
- 10. Which sociological theory emphasizes the role of symbols and interactions within families?
A) Symbolic interactionism
B) Structural functionalism
C) Conflict theory
D) Functionalist theory
- 11. What is the term for the practice of marrying someone from a different social or cultural group?
A) Heterogamy
B) Exogamy
C) Homogamy
D) Endogamy
- 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) In-laws and extended family
D) Marriage counseling services
- 13. What term describes the practice of having multiple spouses?
A) Polyandry
B) Monogamy
C) Bigamy
D) Polygamy
- 14. What term describes the legal recognition of a relationship between two individuals with economic, emotional, and caregiving responsibilities?
A) Marriage
B) Partnership
C) Cohabitation
D) Civil union
- 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) Extended family support
B) Divorce rates
C) Financial stability
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) Carol Gilligan
B) Simone de Beauvoir
C) Judith Butler
D) Arlie Hochschild
- 18. Which sociologist coined the term 'nuclear family'?
A) Talcott Parsons
B) Herbert Spencer
C) Auguste Comte
D) Bronisław Malinowski
- 19. 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 family conflict resolution technique
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) Evelyn Duvall
B) Judith Butler
C) Pierre Bourdieu
D) Arlie Hochschild
- 21. What term describes the practice of living together as a couple without being legally married?
A) Marriage
B) Civil union
C) Partnership
D) Cohabitation
- 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) Alfred Schütz
C) Georg Simmel
D) Anthony Giddens
- 24. What term describes the legal dissolution of a marriage?
A) Separation
B) Divorce
C) Annulment
D) Cohabitation
- 25. Which term describes the practice of having only one spouse at a time?
A) Bigamy
B) Polyandry
C) Monogamy
D) Polygamy
- 26. What do sociologists refer to as the 'transmission of status' within families?
A) Vertical integration
B) Intergenerational mobility
C) Horizontal integration
D) Cultural diffusion
- 27. Which sociologist studied how fast food culture has influenced family dynamics and relationships?
A) George Ritzer
B) Judith Butler
C) Alfred Schütz
D) Erving Goffman
- 28. Which sociological theory highlights the role of power dynamics and conflicts within families?
A) Functionalist theory
B) Exchange theory
C) Symbolic interactionism
D) Conflict theory
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