Question 1

Compare and contrast exogamy and endogamy. Provide an example of each.

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Question 2

Compare and contrast the family of orientation and the family of procreation.

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Question 3

According to functional theorists, it is through the hidden curriculum that students learn the expectations, behaviors, and values necessary to succeed in school and society.

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Functional theorists believe that the hidden curriculum, which includes the norms, values, and expectations conveyed through the structure and organization of schools, is essential in transmitting the skills and knowledge necessary for success in school and society.

Question 4

Discuss the sources of public school spending for the U.S. educational system. Where does the majority of the funding come from, and who is primarily disadvantaged by the lack of funding?

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Question 5

Compare and contrast polygyny and polyandry.

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Question 6

What is resource theory? How is resource theory related to which partner does the housework?

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Question 7

The government may withhold funds from schools not in compliance with federal laws and the U.S. Constitution.

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This is true under the doctrine of "conditional spending" where the federal government can attach conditions to the receipt of federal funds. Schools must comply with federal laws and the U.S. Constitution in order to receive this funding.

Question 8

List the three goals of equal educational opportunity described by James Coleman.

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Question 9

According to sociologists, how do individuals choose lifetime mates? In your explanation, include (and define), when necessary, exogamy/endogamy, homogamy, arranged versus free-choice marriages, and the stages in the courtship process.

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Question 10

Briefly discuss the three-stage process of mate selection described in the text.

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Question 11

Compare and contrast the formal system of education with the informal system of education found in American schools. In your essay, address the role of these systems in student success and achievement.

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Question 12

Research finds that tracking levels correlate directly with factors such as the child's background.

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Research has found that tracking levels in education are strongly correlated with factors such as a child's socioeconomic background and race/ethnicity. This indicates that access to educational opportunities and resources are not equal across all groups and that tracking can perpetuate educational inequality.

Question 13

Describe three latent functions of education, and give examples that are NOT from the text.

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Question 14

Does education in the United States serve as a meritocracy, in your opinion? In your essay, detail the functions that schools serve for all students. Also, highlight the various ways that schools perpetuate or create social inequalities. What can educators, administrators, and students do to emphasize meritocracy?

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Question 15

List at least four things that U.S. employers could do to improve working conditions for parents.

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Question 16

What is the hidden curriculum? Provide examples.

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Question 17

Discuss how family background can influence students' educational performance.

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Question 18

Many scholars, including sociologists of education, argue that standardized test questions, the vocabulary employed, and testing situations disadvantage lower-class, minority, and immigrant students.

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Standardized tests often use language and cultural references that may be unfamiliar to students from marginalized groups, putting them at a disadvantage. The testing situation itself can also be stressful and unfamiliar, leading to poorer performance for some students.

Question 19

Discuss the second shift. Why does this exist in families?

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Question 20

Name three characteristics of Weber's bureaucratic model, and provide an example of how each characteristic applies to schooling. What is one problem or dysfunction you see resulting from using the bureaucratic model in education?

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