Question 1

Patricia quit her job when she got married, because her husband Charles was expected to earn all the money for them while she worked in the home and raised children. They have a(n) ______ marriage.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Patricia quit her job when she got...

Question 2

Which type of marriage focuses on the happiness of both spouses in addition to the collective happiness of the family?

Accepted Answer

Companionate marriage emphasizes the emotional satisfaction and happiness of both partners in addition to the well-being of the family as a whole, making it the correct choice.

Question 3

This form of marriage is meant to provide an advantage for the families or even to form alliances between nations; love is NOT considered important in these marriages.

Accepted Answer

Institutionalized marriage focuses on the practical, social, political, and economic advantages that the union brings to the families involved, rather than love or personal compatibility. It often involves alliances between families or nations.

Question 4

Each spouse has roles and a clear divison of labor exists as they work together for the happiness of the family in which type of marriage?

Accepted Answer

In a companionate marriage, spouses have defined roles and a clear division of labor, working together for the happiness and well-being of the family.

Question 5

Megan and Nick are married but allow each other to date different people. Their marriage would most likely fall under the ______ type.

Accepted Answer

An individualized marriage is characterized by personal fulfillment and flexibility, allowing partners to pursue their own interests and relationships, such as dating other people.

Question 6

Rajesh's parents arrange a marriage for him to a person he has NOT met yet. This type of marriage most likely can be described as ______ marriage.

Accepted Answer

This type of marriage is best described as "institutionalized" because it is arranged by the parents, emphasizing the roles, duties, and obligations of the institution of marriage rather than personal choice or romantic love.

Question 7

Mindy married Jason because she loves his stunning physical beauty and pleasant personality. Jason loves that Mindy is his lifemate who runs his home and will raise the children. This a(n) ______ marriage.

Accepted Answer

This is a companionate marriage, where love and companionship are the primary reasons for the union, focusing on the emotional and personal satisfaction both partners derive from the relationship.

Question 8

What two trends have dramatically changed our society's views on marriage?

Accepted Answer

Declining religiosity and increasing individualism have significantly altered societal perspectives on marriage. These trends reflect a move away from traditional, often religiously influenced views of marriage towards more personal and individualized understandings of relationships.

Question 9

Adherents to ______ theory view marriage and the family in terms of how they can help maintain order and stability in society.

Accepted Answer

Structural functionalism views societal institutions, including marriage and the family, as means to maintain social order and stability, emphasizing their role in fulfilling societal needs.

Question 10

Gwen and Frank ended up getting divorced because they were unable to have children. They felt like they failed to perform which function of marriage?

Accepted Answer

The inability to have children directly relates to the failure in performing the reproductive function of marriage, which is traditionally seen as one of the key functions of a marital union.

Question 11

Tony and Pepper are NOT married, but they informally adopted Peter to help him learn to understand the everyday expectations of his role in society. Which function of a family did Tony and Pepper perform?

Accepted Answer

Tony and Pepper are performing the socialization function of a family by helping Peter understand and navigate societal expectations, which is a key aspect of socialization.

Question 12

Harold and Maude have grown old together, and their adult children are now caring for them. The adult children are providing which function of a family?

Accepted Answer

The adult children are providing support to Harold and Maude by caring for them in their old age. This support can be emotional, financial, or physical, and is a key function of family relationships.

Question 13

Melinda and Bill have agreed to pay for the college education of their children as part of which function of their family?

Accepted Answer

Paying for the college education of their children falls under the support function of the family, which includes financial support and ensuring the well-being and development of family members.

Question 14

Mitchell and Cam are horrified to learn that their daughter Lilly has bullied a classmate. The school has made it clear this will not be tolerated. They pledge to quickly improve Lilly's behavior through ______.

Accepted Answer

Regulation refers to the process of controlling one's behavior in accordance with social norms and expectations. In this case, Mitchell and Cam are pledging to quickly improve Lilly's behavior through regulation, which means they will be working with her to help her understand and follow the rules and expectations of the school and society.

Question 15

Which function of the family is meant to increase or maintain the population of the nation?

Accepted Answer

Reproduction is the function of the family that is meant to increase or maintain the population of the nation by giving birth to and raising children.

Question 16

Children learn what society expects of them and how to act in everyday life through ______.

Accepted Answer

Socialization is the process through which individuals learn and internalize the values, beliefs, norms, and social skills necessary to function as members of society. This includes learning what is expected of them in various roles and contexts.

Question 17

Structural functionalist Talcott Parsons emphasized the importance of ______ in coping with modern mobility demands and distinguishing between gender roles.

Accepted Answer

Talcott Parsons, a structural functionalist, emphasized the importance of the nuclear family in modern society. He believed that the nuclear family was essential for fulfilling the need for stable socialization of children and for clearly distinguishing between male and female roles within the family structure, which he argued were necessary for the smooth functioning of society.

Question 18

Why do structural functionalists think the family is so important to society?

Accepted Answer

Structural functionalists believe that the family plays a crucial role in society by providing essential functions such as support and socialization, which are foundational to the operation and stability of societies.

Question 19

How does the business model of the Japan Efficiency Corporation support structural functionalism?

Accepted Answer

The Japan Efficiency Corporation, by renting out family members, fills social roles and functions that are missing in people's lives, thereby supporting the structural functionalism perspective that emphasizes the importance of social institutions and their roles in maintaining social order and stability.

Question 20

Joanne was wealthy and gave her daughter many nice things, but was also physically and psychologically abusive. How does this example illustrate a criticism of structural functionalism?

Accepted Answer

Structural functionalism often overlooks the complexities and negative aspects within social institutions like the family, focusing instead on their roles and functions in maintaining societal stability. This example highlights how the theory can ignore the internal discord and abuse that can occur within families, which contradicts the idealized view of family as a supportive and nurturing unit.

Quiz 8: The Family and Intimate Relationships