Question 1

In ancient Greece and in traditional China,what was a man doing when he married his father's brother's daughter?

Accepted Answer

Marrying a father's brother's daughter keeps property within the single male line of descent, as it strengthens the ties and inheritance within the paternal side of the family.

Question 2

Which of the following statements about the purpose of the levirate and the sororate is true?

Accepted Answer

The levirate and the sororate are marriage customs in which a man or woman marries the sibling of their deceased spouse. The primary purpose of both of these practices is to maintain kinship ties between the families of the deceased spouse and the surviving spouse. The levirate ensures that the deceased husband's family line will continue through the surviving brother, while the sororate ensures that the deceased wife's children will have a mother figure and that the bond between the two families will continue. However, these customs are not intended to keep family property from being dispersed upon inheritance or to give non-kin a valid kinship status.

Question 3

Canada's legislature changed family law when it passed Bill C-38,on June 28,2005.What did this bill legalize in all parts of Canada?

Accepted Answer

Bill C-38 legalized same-sex marriage in all parts of Canada. It did not legalize polygyny or first cousin marriage, and did not address the conversion of common-law marriage to a legal marriage after seven years.

Question 4

Parents might feel compelled to discipline or even kill a female child if they believe she has a boyfriend and may have premarital sex.Under what circumstances might one's culture dictate that this is reasonable thing to do?

Accepted Answer

In some cultures, the honour of a family is closely tied to the sexual behaviour of its unmarried daughters. Premarital sex is seen as a threat to the family's reputation and may even bring shame to the entire community. Therefore, some parents may feel compelled to take extreme measures to prevent this from happening, including disciplining or even killing their daughters. This is particularly common in patriarchal societies where women's sexuality is tightly controlled and often seen as belonging to the family or community as a whole. Extreme poverty and overpopulation may also contribute to this phenomenon, but they are not the primary driving factors in this kind of cultural belief and practice. Immigrant cultures can vary widely in their attitudes towards premarital sex, and it would be incorrect to make a blanket statement about them.

Question 5

In which of the following situations would you expect to find the custom of bride price?

Accepted Answer

The custom of bride price is typically found in societies where the groom and his family provide some form of payment or compensation to the bride's family in exchange for the bride. This is most common when the bride goes to live with the groom's family, as they are taking on a new member in their household. The other options (A, B, and D) do not necessarily involve the exchange of bride price.

Question 6

Which of the following is the most universally valid reason for divorce?

Accepted Answer

Divorce reasons vary greatly across cultures and can range from infidelity to abuse to simply growing apart. Therefore, a reason that is culturally defined as valid is the most universally valid reason for divorce as it takes into account the norms and values of the specific society.

Question 7

What effect have traditional healers had in helping AIDS sufferers in southern Africa?

Accepted Answer

Traditional healers in southern Africa have had a significant impact in helping AIDS sufferers through providing personalized, culturally appropriate and holistic health care. They understand their patients' cultural beliefs and practices, which can make them more effective at improving their patients' health outcomes. They also tend to focus on the patient's overall well-being, including the psychological and social aspects of their health, rather than just treating physical symptoms. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

Question 8

Which of the following are circumstances widely associated with polygyny?

Accepted Answer

Polygyny is often associated with economic, religious, and social circumstances, where having multiple wives is seen as a symbol of wealth and power, or is part of religious or cultural traditions. It is not typically associated with impotence, infertility, greed, lawlessness, abuse, low birth rates, or high infant mortality.

Question 9

Where does serial monogamy tend to occur?

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

The older males in Bountiful,B.C. ,have the greatest number of wives.In light of this,what is also likely to be true?

Accepted Answer

If older males have the greatest number of wives, it is likely that there will be fewer wives available for their sons, making it difficult for them to obtain multiple wives.

Question 11

What is the term for the period of time a groom is expected to work for his bride's family?

Accepted Answer

The term for the period of time a groom is expected to work for his bride's family is known as "bride service". This is a common practice in some cultures where the groom is required to work for the bride's family for a specified period of time, usually ranging from months to years, in exchange for the hand of the bride in marriage. This tradition is still prevalent in some parts of Africa, Asia, and South America.

Question 12

When the husband does most of the productive work,the bride's people may give a dowry that protects the woman against desertion and is a statement of her economic status.In which sort of economy is such a practice typically found?

Accepted Answer

Dowry systems are typically found in societies with intensive agriculture economies. In these societies, wealth and property are significant, and the dowry acts as a form of security and status for the woman in the marriage.

Question 13

Who are children raised on a kibbutz in Israel most likely to marry?

Accepted Answer

Children raised on a kibbutz in Israel typically leave the community in their late teens to serve in the armed forces and often meet their future partners outside of the kibbutz. Thus, they are most likely to marry people they meet outside of the kibbutz after leaving.

Question 14

Medical anthropologist Suzanne Leclerc-Madlala conducted research on AIDS/HIV in southern Africa among traditional healers.How does the number of traditional healers there compare with the number of practitioners of modern medicine?

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Question 15

Which of the following best describes serial monogamy?

Accepted Answer

Serial monogamy refers to the practice of engaging in a series of monogamous relationships one after the other without overlapping. This means that a person will marry or live with one person for a period of time, end the relationship, and then move on to another partner. It is different from polygamy or polyamory, where individuals are involved in multiple relationships at the same time.

Question 16

Why have traditional healers in Africa become part of the health delivery system,despite negative Western attitudes toward African traditional healing?

Accepted Answer

Traditional healers were already established in the communities and had built trust relationships with the local people. Additionally, they were willing to modify their practices to prevent the spread of infections like AIDS. While modern medicine may still be preferred in some cases, traditional healers provide a source of healthcare that is more familiar and comfortable to many African people. Western attitudes may be negative, but the practical benefits of incorporating traditional healers into the healthcare system are recognized.

Question 17

What is the rate of increase of common-law families in Quebec?

Accepted Answer

Common-law families in Quebec are increasing five times faster than married-couple families. This reflects a significant shift in family dynamics and societal acceptance of different forms of partnerships in the region.

Question 18

Which of the following is common behaviour in India for parents wishing to arrange a marriage for their children?

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Question 19

A bride who becomes a member of her husband's household will contribute her labour and her children to her husband's group.What custom commonly accompanies this type of arrangement?

Accepted Answer

This custom is commonly known as dowry, in which the groom's family pays money or goods to the bride's family as a way of compensating for the loss of their daughter's labour and contribution to their household. This practice is particularly common in many cultures, including parts of South Asia, Africa, and Europe.

Question 20

Whose daughter does a man marry in a matrilateral cross-cousin marriage?

Accepted Answer

In a matrilateral cross-cousin marriage, a man marries the daughter of his mother's brother.

Quiz 7: Sex and Marriage