- 1. The Sociology of marriage is a field of study that examines the social institutions and practices surrounding the union of individuals in intimate relationships. It explores how the institution of marriage is shaped by cultural norms, social structures, and historical contexts. Sociologists analyze various aspects of marriage, such as gender roles, family dynamics, power dynamics, and the impact of marriage on individuals and society as a whole. Through the lens of sociology, marriage is not just viewed as a personal relationship between two individuals, but as a socially constructed institution that reflects and influences broader social patterns and inequalities.
What term describes a form of marriage in which one person is married to multiple partners at the same time?
A) Monogamy
B) Bigamy
C) Polyandry
D) Polygamy
- 2. The idea that individuals are attracted to partners who are like themselves is known as:
A) Heterogamy
B) Homogamy
C) Endogamy
D) Polygamy
- 3. Defined as the legal dissolution of a marriage, this term is:
A) Divorce
B) Separation
C) Abandonment
D) Annulment
- 4. The process of learning cultural norms, values, and behaviors associated with marriage is known as:
A) Acculturation
B) Assimilation
C) Enculturation
D) Socialization
- 5. The belief that marriage should be solely between a man and a woman is an example of:
A) Gender conformity
B) Heteronormativity
C) Patriarchy
D) Homophobia
- 6. The principle that one is socially expected to marry within one's own social group is known as:
A) Monogamy
B) Endogamy
C) Homogamy
D) Exogamy
- 7. What term refers to the practice of marrying someone from a different culture or ethnic group?
A) Cross-cultural marriage
B) Intercultural marriage
C) Interethnic marriage
D) Multicultural marriage
- 8. The process by which individuals learn about and adapt to the attitudes, behaviors, and expectations associated with gender roles within marriage is called:
A) Role differentiation
B) Sexualization
C) Gender polarization
D) Gender socialization
- 9. Who coined the term 'emotional labor' to describe the management of emotional expression required in some jobs and personal relationships?
A) Pierre Bourdieu
B) Erving Goffman
C) Judith Butler
D) Arlie Hochschild
- 10. A system in which a woman marries more than one man is known as:
A) Bigamy
B) Polygyny
C) Monogamy
D) Polyandry
- 11. The process by which sexual attraction and romantic love develop between individuals is referred to as:
A) Seduction
B) Courtship
C) Infatuation
D) Flirtation
- 12. What is the term for the social and legal relationship between two individuals, typically involving intimate and sexual interactions?
A) Marriage
B) Union
C) Partnership
D) Relation
- 13. What is the term for a marriage that is between only one man and one woman at a time?
A) Polyandry
B) Monogamy
C) Polygamy
D) Polygyny
- 14. Which sociological theory views marriage as a social institution that reinforces existing power structures and inequalities in society?
A) Functionalism
B) Feminist theory
C) Conflict theory
D) Symbolic interactionism
- 15. What is the term for a family structure that consists of a mother, father, and their biological or adopted children?
A) Extended family
B) Blended family
C) Nuclear family
D) Communal family
- 16. What is the term for a family that includes stepparents, stepsiblings, or half-siblings?
A) Single-parent family
B) Blended family
C) Nuclear family
D) Extended family
- 17. According to symbolic interactionism, how do individuals construct meanings related to marriage within their social interactions?
A) Through traditional gender roles
B) Through communication and shared symbols
C) Through economic transactions
D) Through conflict and power struggles
- 18. What term refers to the practice of marrying outside one's own social group or category?
A) Heterogamy
B) Homogamy
C) Exogamy
D) Endogamy
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