Question 1

The concept of ______ refers to how satisfied a person is in terms of their development of sense of self and expression of their feelings.&#10;A) an individualized marriage&#10;B) a pure relationship&#10;C) a companionate marriage&#10;D) a personalized marriage

Accepted Answer

A

Question 2

What are the four stages of cohabitation developed by Kathleen Kiernan?

Accepted Answer

Varies. May include the following:&#10;1. cohabitation is a fringe/avant garde phenomenon&#10;2. testing ground for marriage&#10;3. acceptable as an alternative to marriage&#10;4. indistinguishable from marriage

Question 3

How is marriage perceived in low-income contexts?&#10;A) Marriage is the mark of a high-quality relationship.&#10;B) Marriage is the best way to improve a relationship.&#10;C) Marriage is perceived as damaging to a relationship.&#10;D) Marriage is not important to low-income folks.

Accepted Answer

In low-income contexts, marriage is often seen as a sign of commitment and stability in a relationship. It is viewed as desirable and an aspiration for many, as it signifies a sense of security and permanence. Additionally, marriage can be seen as a way to legitimize a relationship and gain social acceptance.

Question 4

Evolutionary theory is unsuccessful at explaining ______.&#10;A) why people marry or form long-term relationships at all&#10;B) why people marry well after the birth of children&#10;C) why some people don't want to marry&#10;D) why many people desire children

Accepted Answer

Evolutionary theory primarily explains behaviors that increase reproductive success. Marrying well after the birth of children does not directly contribute to this, making it less easily explained by evolutionary theory.

Question 5

What does Cherlin argue is the major benefit of marriage over cohabitation?&#10;A) The public declaration of marriage increases the chance that partner's will maintain agreements made to one another.&#10;B) Marriage allows people to benefit from legal institutions.&#10;C) Culture still tend to look down upon cohabitation, so marriage protects partners' reputations.&#10;D) Marriage allows people to feel connected in the long term.

Accepted Answer

Cherlin argues that the major benefit of marriage over cohabitation is that the public declaration of marriage increases the chance that partners will maintain agreements made to one another. This is because marriage is a socially recognized status that carries expectations and obligations, while cohabitation does not have the same level of public recognition and social expectations.

Question 6

The term deinstitutionalization can be defined as ______.&#10;A) a decline in the number of people participating in a social institution&#10;B) decreasing political or legal control of a social institution&#10;C) the weakening of the social norms that define people's behavior in a social institution&#10;D) the replacement of one social institution with another

Accepted Answer

Deinstitutionalization refers to the weakening of the social norms that define people's behavior in a social institution, leading to changes in how these institutions function and are perceived.

Question 7

According to Cherlin, all of the following have contributed to the deinstitutionalization of marriage EXCEPT for ______.&#10;A) women entering the paid labor force&#10;B) expanding marriage rights to same-sex couples&#10;C) the increase in cohabitation&#10;D) the growing popularity of adoption

Accepted Answer

The growing popularity of adoption is not directly related to the deinstitutionalization of marriage. The other three options have all contributed to the societal shift away from the traditional institutionalization of marriage.

Question 8

In the United States today, what is the symbolic significance of marriage?&#10;A) It is unimportant.&#10;B) It is seen as the capstone of a successful adulthood.&#10;C) It is seen as the foundation for a successful adulthood.&#10;D) It is the only means of becoming parents.

Accepted Answer

Marriage in the United States today is still seen as a significant milestone and achievement in adulthood. It is often viewed as a symbol of successful romantic partnership and stability, and a goal that many individuals aspire to reach.

Question 9

As the ______ importance of marriage has declined, its ______ importance has remained high.&#10;A) reproductive; legal&#10;B) emotional; reproductive&#10;C) symbolic; practical&#10;D) practical; symbolic

Accepted Answer

The answer of As the ______ importance of marriage has...

Question 10

Based on Cherlin's reading about the deinstitutionalization of marriage, what do you hypothesize will happen to marriage in the future? Do you think it will become reinstitutionalized, remain symbolically important but deinstitutionalized, or fade away as an institution? Why?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Based on Cherlin's reading about the deinstitutionalization...

Deck 13: The Deinstitutionalization of American Marriage