Question 1

Among the conclusions Stephanie Coontz draws from her work is that&#10;A) only in recent history and in affluent countries has the idea become popular that people should only marry someone to whom they are strongly emotionally attached (&#34;in love&#34;).&#10;B) marriages in which a man and a woman express strong love for each other have always been more successful than marriages arranged by the couple's families.&#10;C) children are best cared for when a marriage between a man and a woman stresses marital fidelity (no extramarital sexual activity) and neolocality (living apart from other relatives).&#10;D) the love that sustains a marriage is apparent before a marriage occurs, not after two people get to know each other and accept the inevitability of living together forever.

Accepted Answer

Stephanie Coontz's work suggests that the idea of marrying only for love is a relatively recent phenomenon in human history and is primarily present in affluent countries. She argues that throughout history, marriages have been arranged based on factors such as economic, social and political advantages rather than love.

Question 2

Why have some societies shunned the idea of marrying for love?&#10;A) Love between two people can reduce their loyalty and commitment to the larger family or group that depends on them to work effectively.&#10;B) Men prefer having the privilege of falling in love with many women without the obligation of marrying them.&#10;C) Most of the people in these societies are poor; they use marriage to boost their economic situation by finding a mate wealthier than they are.&#10;D) Marriage occurs years before a person is capable of loving a person outside of

Accepted Answer

Some societies place a strong emphasis on the importance of loyalty and commitment to the family or larger group, and they view marrying for love as potentially undermining those values. They prioritize practical considerations such as fulfilling familial obligations, ensuring economic stability, and maintaining social order over romantic love.

Question 3

What bonds have been promoted above marriage in many societies?&#10;A) the bond between an individual and God&#10;B) the bond between a father and his son&#10;C) the bonds between family members, such as the bond between siblings&#10;D) All of these have been promoted above marriage.

Accepted Answer

In many societies, bonds between an individual and God, between a father and his son, and between family members, such as siblings, have been promoted as equally or even more important than the bond of marriage. Therefore, all choices listed have been promoted above marriage in various societies.

Question 4

What expectations are associated with marriage in contemporary Western societies?&#10;A) The couple must love each other deeply, to a degree greater than that felt for any other adult.&#10;B) Parents and in-laws should not be able to interfere in the marriage.&#10;C) Couples should be sexually faithful to each other and openly express affection for one another.&#10;D) All of these are expectations of contemporary Western marriage.

Accepted Answer

All of the given options are expectations associated with marriage in contemporary Western societies. The first expectation is the belief in a deep and unparalleled love between the couple, the second expectation is the importance of maintaining the integrity of the marriage without the interference of others, and the third expectation is the importance of sexual faithfulness and physical affection between the couple.

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