Question 1

Exogamy means that parents of similar social position pass on their standing to their children.

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Exogamy refers to the practice of marrying outside of one's own social or cultural group, often with the intention of increasing diversity and preventing inbreeding. It does not necessarily have to do with passing on social standing to one's offspring.

Question 2

How strong is religiosity in the United States? Obviously,the answer to this question depends on precisely how one measures "religiosity." Discuss various ways to do this and how they yield somewhat different pictures of religiosity.

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Question 3

Based on the ideas of Emile Durkheim,identify three functions of religion for society.In light of these functions,do you think that a decline in the importance of religion might threaten U.S.society? If so,how? Could the family and,perhaps,the school "take over" some of religion's functions? Why or why not?

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Question 4

Looking ahead fifty years,predict the state of the U.S.family.As you see it,how will families differ from how they are today? In what ways will they be the same? Consider factors such as the popularity of marriage,the likelihood of divorce,the number of children people will have,gender differences in marriage,and the need for care giving (especially of the elderly).

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Question 5

The MOST difficult transition in married life is typically

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Question 6

Identify at least four factors that are related to the high divorce rate in the United States.

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Question 7

Durkheim pointed to three functions of religion for society.Which of the following is NOT one of them?

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Durkheim did not argue that religion fosters social conflict, but rather that it plays a role in fostering social cohesion, providing social control, and providing meaning and purpose.

Question 8

What is secularization? Is secularization a reality in the United States? That is,is religion getting weaker,stronger,or simply changing its character? Provide evidence to support your arguments.

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Question 9

Regardless of race,families headed by single women are

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Studies have consistently shown that families headed by single women, regardless of their race, are at a higher risk of poverty compared to other family types. Factors such as lower levels of education, limited job opportunities, and lack of affordable childcare can contribute to their economic struggles.

Question 10

Sociologists tell us that families in the United States are diverse.Exactly how are they diverse? Describe differences in marriage and family life that are linked to (a)class,(b)gender,(c)race and ethnicity,and (d)sexual orientation.Why are families becoming more diverse? Do you view this trend as positive or negative? Why?

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Question 11

The family is a social institution that is found in

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The family is found in every society around the world, although the specific structure and role of the family can vary greatly. While some societies may prioritize kinship ties and extended families, others may focus on nuclear families or even single-parent households. Regardless of the specific form it takes, the family remains a fundamental social institution in all societies.

Question 12

The priesthood,a specialized occupation in charge of a large religious organization,first developed in which type of societies?

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The development of large religious organizations and the need for specialized individuals to manage them emerged in agrarian societies where a surplus of food allowed for the development of social stratification and the division of labor.

Question 13

Karl Marx investigated the positive functions of religion for social life.

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Karl Marx believed that religion was a product of economic and social conditions and served as a tool to maintain the status quo and reinforce the power of the ruling class. He argued that religion encouraged individuals to accept their suffering in the present life in exchange for the promise of salvation in the afterlife, thus distracting them from the real issues of inequality and exploitation. Therefore, he did not see any positive functions of religion for social life.

Question 14

Compared to what it was a century ago,the U.S.divorce rate is now

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The U.S. divorce rate is now about three times higher than it was a century ago.

Question 15

Which of the following are counted among the tasks of the family,according to the structural-functional approach?

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According to the structural-functional approach, the family has certain functions to perform such as socialization of the young, regulation of sexual activity, and social placement. Therefore, all of the given options are counted among the tasks of the family.

Quiz 13: Family and Religion