Deck 1: Social Dynamics of Family Violence: Setting the Stage

Question 1

Which is one important aspect of the way in which the criminal justice system and legal system approach violence that occurs in families?

A) The legal definition of family
B) Whether or not the judge agrees with the family's lifestyle
C) When the violence is reported
D) The number of members of the family involved

Answer 1

A

Question 2

What are the three main approaches employed to study family violence?

A) Female rights framework; Family justice framework; Race, class, and gender framework
B) Feminist framework; Family violence framework; Race, class, and gender framework
C) Family justice framework; Race, class, and gender framework; Family violence framework
D) Feminist framework; Female rights framework; Family violence framework

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which theoretical approach assumes that there are multiple systems of oppression that create interlocking systems of inequality and stratification?

A) Feminist theory
B) Family violence theory
C) Family justice theory
D) Race, class, and gender theory

Answer 3

D

Question 4

What are the main concepts of family violence framework?

A) Family violence is a gendered phenomenon; The abusers are often "not random"; Focuses on both gender of victim and gender of abuser
B) Families are constructed around relationships that involve not only responsibilities and obligations, but also status and power; People with power are likely to abuse those without power; People abuse because they can and it works
C) Family violence occurs because the government does not help victims; The abuser is often not punished; Social structures are responsible for family violence
D) There are multiple systems of oppression that work independently and cooperatively to create inequality; Oppression is a system of costs and benefits; Systems of disadvantage contain counter systems of privilege

Question 5

According to the feminist theory approach, why do people engage in abusive behavior?

A) Because they can and because it works
B) Because it is a system of costs and benefits
C) Because of power differentials that exist in family relationships
D) None of the above

Question 6

Which is an example of a cultural norm?

A) Men should be the primary breadwinners in their family
B) Women should have the ability to bear children
C) Men are usually taller than women
D) Men should have more muscle mass than women

Question 7

Women are often left vulnerable and dependent on their husbands due to which social structure?

A) Cultural norms
B) Religious beliefs
C) Family laws
D) the Economy

Question 8

How does religion affect family violence?

A) Many religious doctrines place men as head of household and women/children as submissive property
B) Many religions view their religious leaders as superior to all and their authority may not be questioned
C) Many religions contribute to masculinity and femininity ideals
D) All of the above

Question 9

What two groups does the discussion of institutional violence focus on?

A) Clubs and sororities
B) Teachers and students
C) Fraternities and sports teams
D) Men and women

Question 10

Which two social statuses are exceptions in terms of family violence patterns?

A) Age and gender
B) Sexuality and age
C) Sexuality and class
D) Gender and class

Question 11

Abuse is primarily physical.

Question 12

Intimate partner violence is equally present in cohabiting relationships and legal marriages

Question 13

The legal status or definition of a family does not impact the risk for family violence.

Question 14

Family violence only occurs between people who live together.

Question 15

There are several important distinctions about race, ethnic, and class groups with regards to family violence. In other words, some groups are inherently more violent than others

Question 16

According to race, class, and gender theory, people engage in abuse because they can and it works.

Question 17

Financial abuse prevents victims from leaving because perpetrators restrict their access to financial resources.

Question 18

Family is both a social and legal creation.

Question 19

The inclusive definition of family is the one used by the census.

Question 20

There are five definitions of family.

Question 21

Match the definition of family to its description.
-This definition was developed primarily to recognize the existence of gay and lesbian households.

A) Family is a set of people with whom you live and with whom you share biological or legal ties or both.
B) Family is a set of people you may or may not live with but whom you share biological or legal ties or both.
C) Family is a set of people you live with but with whom you may or may not share biological or legal ties or both.
D) Family is a set of people with whom you share social, physical, or financial support or a combination thereof.
E) Family is a set of people whom you love.

Question 22

Match the definition of family to its description.
-The most inclusive of all definitions.

A) Family is a set of people with whom you live and with whom you share biological or legal ties or both.
B) Family is a set of people you may or may not live with but whom you share biological or legal ties or both.
C) Family is a set of people you live with but with whom you may or may not share biological or legal ties or both.
D) Family is a set of people with whom you share social, physical, or financial support or a combination thereof.
E) Family is a set of people whom you love.

Question 23

Match the definition of family to its description.
-The nuclear family.

A) Family is a set of people with whom you live and with whom you share biological or legal ties or both.
B) Family is a set of people you may or may not live with but whom you share biological or legal ties or both.
C) Family is a set of people you live with but with whom you may or may not share biological or legal ties or both.
D) Family is a set of people with whom you share social, physical, or financial support or a combination thereof.
E) Family is a set of people whom you love.

Question 24

Match the definition of family to its description.
-This definition recognizes the rise of cohabiting couples who in the twenty-first century are increasingly likely to be raising children together

A) Family is a set of people with whom you live and with whom you share biological or legal ties or both.
B) Family is a set of people you may or may not live with but whom you share biological or legal ties or both.
C) Family is a set of people you live with but with whom you may or may not share biological or legal ties or both.
D) Family is a set of people with whom you share social, physical, or financial support or a combination thereof.
E) Family is a set of people whom you love.

Question 25

Match the definition of family to its description.
-This definition includes the "extended" family.

A) Family is a set of people with whom you live and with whom you share biological or legal ties or both.
B) Family is a set of people you may or may not live with but whom you share biological or legal ties or both.
C) Family is a set of people you live with but with whom you may or may not share biological or legal ties or both.
D) Family is a set of people with whom you share social, physical, or financial support or a combination thereof.
E) Family is a set of people whom you love.

Question 26

How is the government involved in marriages/family life?

Question 27

Name at least two other forms of abuse other than physical abuse.

Question 28

Due to cultural norms, how do men typically respond to the threatening of their masculinity?

Question 29

Define the term "extended family".

Question 30

Explain how oppression can be seen as a system of costs and benefits.

Question 31

Explain why fraternities and sports teams are the focus of institutionalized violence. What qualities do they possess that contribute to institutionalized violence?

Question 32

Make an argument in which you defend which theoretical approach you believe is most accurate and useful as an approach to family violence. Explain, in detail and with support, why.

Question 33

Make an argument in which you defend which social structure you believe is most harmful and conducive to family violence. Explain, in detail and with support, why.