Question 1

Amir has two biological brothers that he grew up with.His two brothers are members of his:

Accepted Answer

Amir's biological brothers are part of his family of orientation, which refers to the family that a person is born into and grows up with. This is different from a family of procreation, which is the family that a person creates as an adult through marriage or having children. Chosen family refers to a group of individuals who are not biologically or legally related but are considered family due to close friendships or other connections. Adopted family refers to a family unit that includes one or more individuals who have been legally adopted into the family.

Question 2

A form of marriage in which each married partner is allowed only one spouse at any given time is called:

Accepted Answer

Monogamy is a form of marriage in which each married partner is allowed only one spouse at any given time. This is the most common form of marriage practiced in most societies around the world. Polygamy, on the other hand, is a form of marriage in which an individual can have multiple spouses at the same time. Polygyny is a form of polygamy in which a man has multiple wives, while polyandry is a form of polygamy in which a woman has multiple husbands.

Question 3

Suzanne has two biological sons that she raised from birth.Her two sons are members of her:

Accepted Answer

Suzanne's two biological sons are members of her family of procreation, which includes the people she has created through marriage, childbirth, or adoption. Her family of orientation refers to the family she was born into or raised in, while chosen family refers to individuals who are not related by blood or marriage but are considered family due to close emotional bonds. Adopted family would refer to individuals who were legally adopted into the family, which does not apply in this scenario.

Question 4

Which sociological perspective sees the family as performing important tasks that contribute to society's basic needs and helping to perpetuate the existence of major social institutions and practices?

Accepted Answer

Functionalism views the family as performing important tasks that contribute to society's basic needs and helping to perpetuate the existence of major social institutions and practices. Functionalists believe that each part of society has a function that contributes to the overall stability and functioning of society, and the family is seen as playing a crucial role in maintaining stability and continuity in society.

Question 5

During the 1970s and 1980s,feminist perspectives dominated most debates and research on families.According to the textbook,on what did they largely focus?

Accepted Answer

Feminist perspectives during the 1970s and 1980s largely focused on the experiences of women in the domestic sphere, specifically in relation to the family.

Question 6

Feminist sociologists and feminist approaches to the sociology of the family have made important contributions to our understanding of the family.Which of the following issues is embedded within a feminist analysis of the family?

Accepted Answer

Feminist analysis often examines the unequal distribution of housework between men and women, highlighting gender roles and power dynamics within the family.

Question 7

Vincent lives with his parents and both sets of grandparents in the same house.His uncle's family lives next door.The members of his house and his uncle's family have a close and continuous relationship with one another.This type of arrangement is an example of a(n):

Accepted Answer

The description describes an extended family, where several generations or branches of a family live together or in close proximity and maintain strong relationships with each other.

Question 8

A family system in which the husband is expected to live near the wife's parents is called a:

Accepted Answer

In a matrilocal family, the husband is expected to live near the wife's parents. In a patrilocal family, the wife is expected to live near the husband's parents. In a neolocal family, the couple establishes a new residence independent of both sets of parents. A polygamous family is one in which there are multiple spouses.

Question 9

It was common in Ladakhi society for brothers to share one wife.This type of marriage is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Polyandry is the practice of one woman being married to multiple men at the same time. In Ladakhi society, it was common for brothers to share one wife, which falls under the category of polyandry. Monogamy refers to the practice of being married to only one spouse, while polygyny refers to the practice of one man being married to multiple women. Patrilocality refers to a cultural practice where the married couple lives with or near the husband's family. This concept is not relevant to the question.

Question 10

Jim and Joan are two adults who live together in a household with their two biological children and one adopted child.This kind of group is an example of a(n):

Accepted Answer

A nuclear family consists of parents and their children living together in the same household. In this case, Jim and Joan are the parents and they have their two biological children and one adopted child living with them in their household, which makes it a nuclear family. B) extended family would include other relatives beyond just the parents and children living together in the same household. C) nonfamily household would not include any family members living together. D) single-parent family would have only one parent caring for the children in the household.

Question 11

Which general perspective has been most concerned with the domestic division of labor,unequal power relationships,and caring activities in the family?

Accepted Answer

Feminism has been most concerned with the domestic division of labor, unequal power relationships, and caring activities in the family. Feminist theorists argue that gender inequality is reinforced by the gendered division of labor within the household, where women are often responsible for childcare and domestic tasks, while men assume the role of breadwinner. Feminist researchers also examine the power dynamics within the family, where men often hold more power and decision-making authority than women.

Question 12

A family system in which the wife is expected to live near the husband's parents is called a:

Accepted Answer

A patrilocal family is a family system in which the wife is expected to live near the husband's parents. Matrilocal family refers to a family system in which the husband is expected to live near the wife's parents, and neolocal family refers to a family system in which the couple establishes a new residence apart from both sets of parents. A polygamous family refers to a family system in which a person has more than one spouse at the same time.

Question 13

Alisha learns from her parents the American norms of politeness.This learning is associated with which function of the family discussed by Talcott Parsons?

Accepted Answer

Alisha learning American norms of politeness from her parents is an example of primary socialization. Primary socialization refers to the process of learning the basic norms, values, and behaviors of a culture. It usually takes place within the family and is the first and most important stage of socialization. Talcott Parsons identified four functions of the family, and primary socialization is one of them.

Question 14

A socially and legally acknowledged and approved sexual union between two adult individuals is called:

Accepted Answer

A marriage is a socially and legally acknowledged and approved sexual union between two adult individuals. Cohabitation refers to living together as a couple without being legally married, kinship refers to the social bond based on blood, marriage, or adoption, and a family may or may not involve a legal marriage between two adults.

Question 15

The term that describes connections between individuals established either through marriage or through the lines of descent that connect blood relatives (mothers,fathers,offspring,grandparents,etc.)is:

Accepted Answer

The term that describes connections between individuals established either through marriage or through the lines of descent that connect blood relatives is kinship. Cohabitation refers to two or more people living together in a household, household refers to a group of people living together in a shared residence, and village refers to a small community or settlement.

Question 16

The term for a group in which the individuals are related to one another by blood ties,marriage,or adoption and form an economic unit and in which the adult members are responsible for the upbringing of children is:

Accepted Answer

The definition provided matches that of a family, which is a basic social institution found in all societies. A household refers to a group of people who share a living space, whereas a kinship network is a larger system of relationships based on kinship ties. The term village refers to a settlement or community that may include various family and household units, but it does not necessarily imply a specific type of social organization.

Question 17

Which type of society would Talcott Parsons consider the conventional family most suitable for?

Accepted Answer

Talcott Parsons studied industrial societies and saw the conventional family as most suitable for them. He believed that in these societies, the family's primary function was no longer the production of goods but rather the socialization of individuals and the mobilization of their talents to benefit society as a whole. Therefore, the conventional family, with its clear division of labor between husband and wife and emphasis on raising children in a stable, nuclear household, was seen as ideal for industrial society.

Question 18

Which of the following statements related to the feminist approach to the family is true?

Accepted Answer

The feminist approach to the family argues that women invest large amounts of emotional labor in maintaining personal relationships. This labor often goes unrecognized and undervalued, contributing to gender inequalities in the family and in society as a whole. Option A is incorrect because men have started taking part in domestic tasks, but the responsibility is still shared unequally in most families. Option B is also incorrect because the feminist approach argues against assigning gender roles in the family, and advocates for a more equal division of labor. Option D is incorrect because jobs that involve caring are among the least paid occupations, despite their importance and necessity.

Question 19

According to functionalists,the husband in the conventional family is the breadwinner and plays the __________ role; the wife cares for the home and children and plays the __________ role.

Accepted Answer

According to functionalists, the husband in the conventional family plays the instrumental role, which focuses on providing financial support and making important decisions for the family. The wife, on the other hand, plays the affective role, which centers on emotional support and nurturing for the family.

Question 20

Which general perspective is most likely to agree with the statement,"Couples are seeking to be more symmetrical,but in reality men do not perform their share of the housework."

Accepted Answer

Feminism emphasizes on promoting gender equality and women's rights. It recognizes the gender imbalance in household chores where women are expected to perform a majority of the household duties. The statement that couples are seeking to be more symmetrical, but men are not performing their share of the housework aligns with feminist beliefs.

Quiz 11: Families and Intimate Relationships