Question 1

Nation-states draw heavily on ideas of ________ in order to create a sense of connection among very different people found within their national borders.

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Question 2

You attend a friend's wedding.At one point,the father of the groom hands a set of new car keys to the bride.This is a form of

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Question 3

Susan Kahn found that Jewish women in Israel are deeply compelled to reproduce both the family and the nation.With the advent of reproductive technologies,this is made quite easy,and one might conclude that it is a matter of giving birth and raising the child.But this raises many very difficult questions.Many of the difficult questions hinge upon the kin system there,which is

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In Jewish tradition, the kin system is matrilineal, meaning that Jewish identity is passed down through the mother. This is why reproductive questions are complex in this context.

Question 4

The statement issued in 2004 by the American Anthropological Association noted that a "vast array of family types" all contributed to "stable and humane societies." The statement was issued to offer support for

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The statement specifically notes that a "vast array of family types" can contribute to stable and humane societies, which includes same-sex families. Therefore, the statement offers support for same-sex marriage.

Question 5

Cousins who are children of a father's brother or a mother's sister are considered which type of cousin?

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Parallel cousins are the children of two brothers or two sisters. Cousins through a father's brother or a mother's sister are considered parallel cousins, reflecting the parallel nature of the siblings' relationship.

Question 6

Opponents of same-sex marriage argue that allowing it will mean a(n)

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Opponents of same-sex marriage often argue that allowing it will lead to the breakdown of family and social order, as they believe traditional marriage and family values are important for a stable society. However, this claim is unsupported by evidence, and research has shown that same-sex couples can provide a stable and loving home for children, just like opposite-sex couples.

Question 7

According to the text,there has been a decline overall in the number of marriages in the United States since 1970 (see Figure 9.2,U.S.Households by Type,1970-2010).

This has resulted in

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The decline in marriages has resulted in changes to household structure and kinship networks.

Question 8

Many of us make a regular pilgrimage home for the Thanksgiving dinner and are surrounded by members of our immediate families.Our families exist not as a result of the meal,but by marriage.On the Malaysian island of Langkawi,the same act of gathering together to share a meal cooked at home actually helps create the family.This is a type of

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The act of gathering together to share a meal cooked at home on the Malaysian island of Langkawi helps create the family through kinship ties. The emphasis is on the social bonds and relationships created through sharing a meal, rather than simply being related by blood or marriage.

Question 9

The Chinese have a strong preference for a male child,and one consequence of DNA testing for the sex of the fetus is the complication of decisions around pregnancy.This is due to the development of

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Reproductive technologies such as DNA testing for the sex of the fetus have made it possible for individuals to determine the sex of their unborn child. In China, where the preference for male children is strong, this technology has complicated decisions around pregnancy as it raises ethical issues such as gender-based abortion.

Question 10

Bridewealth is still prevalent in many African societies and frequently means that the groom's family gives cattle (and sometimes other goods)to the family of the bride-to-be.Part of the desired effect in such an act is to help

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Bridewealth is often seen as a way to establish mutuality and vested interest in a marriage between two families. The act of giving cattle (or other goods) signifies a commitment to the union and ensures that both families have a shared investment in the relationship. This can help to stabilize the marriage and create a sense of unity between the two families.

Question 11

One of the major shifts in marriage patterns,both in the United States and in many other countries,is the ability of same-sex partners to marry.Those who do so and also choose to have children will undoubtedly gain from

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Question 12

Which type of assisted reproductive technology involves the implantation of a woman's egg that has been fertilized in a laboratory?

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In vitro fertilization (IVF) involves the fertilization of a woman's egg with sperm in a laboratory dish, and the resulting embryo is then implanted into the woman's uterus.

Question 13

First-cousin marriages (between the children of two siblings)are legally prohibited

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First-cousin marriages are prohibited in some states in the United States of America, but not in all 50 states. Laws regarding cousin marriages vary by state, with some prohibiting it completely and others allowing it with certain restrictions.

Question 14

While many of us are born into a family,others are marginalized or stigmatized in ways that create deep,lasting alienation between birth family members.One result of this is that we seek out others to become

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The idea of a "chosen family" is often used to describe a group of people who are not related by blood but who provide emotional support and a sense of belonging to one another. This is a common response to feeling marginalized or disconnected from one's birth family.

Question 15

Similar to membership in a family,birth,as well as biology,is a key part of

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Citizenship in a nation-state is typically determined by birth or naturalization, both of which rely on biology as a key factor (i.e. being born in a particular place or having blood or familial ties to a citizen). Immigration status and marriage opportunities are not necessarily tied to biology in the same way.

Question 16

The same white-wedding industry considered in the text has helped perpetuate a tradition in the United States that says the bride's family picks up the entire tab for the big wedding.This can be understood in anthropological terms as a form of

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The bride's family is expected to pick up the entire tab for the wedding, which aligns with the traditional concept of dowry where the bride's family provides goods or money to the groom's family as a condition for the marriage.

Question 17

The Defense of Marriage Act passed by the U.S.Congress in 2004 forbids the federal government from recognizing which of the following?

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The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) passed by the U.S. Congress in 2004 forbids the federal government from recognizing same-sex marriages. The Act defines marriage as a union between one man and one woman, and blocks same-sex couples from being designated as "spouses" for purposes of federal laws, effectively excluding them from many federal benefits and protections.

Question 18

Which of the following is the practice of formalizing and legalizing a marriage through the exchange of gifts from the bride's family to the groom's family?

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Dowry is the practice where the family of the bride transfers wealth to the groom's family as part of the marriage arrangement.

Question 19

The origins of the incest taboo are unclear,even after decades of careful study.One theory holds that the taboo exists as a result of the fear of biological degeneration and the possible effects of inbreeding.One of the arguments against this theory is that

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The argument against the theory that the incest taboo exists due to fear of biological degeneration is that both genetics and population science emerged after the incest taboo was already established. This suggests that the taboo may have originated from cultural, rather than biological or genetic, factors.

Question 20

Changing patterns over time clearly demonstrate that marriage,family,and kinship are

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Changing patterns over time suggest that marriage, family, and kinship are not fixed or universal concepts, but instead are socially constructed and influenced by cultural norms and values.

Quiz 9: Kinship, Family, and Marriage