- 1. Sociology of the family is a highly interdisciplinary field of study that examines the family as a social institution and the ways in which it shapes and is shaped by broader social structures and processes. This includes exploring topics such as family structures and dynamics, marriage and divorce, parenting practices, roles and expectations within the family, as well as how these elements are influenced by factors such as gender, race, class, and culture. Sociologists study the family to understand how it serves as a unit of socialization, providing individuals with norms, values, and identity, and how it plays a role in perpetuating or challenging social inequalities. By examining the family through a sociological lens, researchers gain valuable insights into the complexities of human relationships, behaviors, and interactions within the context of society.
What is the term for a social unit composed of individuals related by blood, marriage, or adoption?
A) Community
B) Clan
C) Society
D) Family
- 2. Which sociological perspective emphasizes the role of family in maintaining stability in society?
A) Conflict theory
B) Symbolic interactionism
C) Feminist theory
D) Functionalism
- 3. According to sociologists, what is the primary function of the family?
A) Economic production
B) Political control
C) Socialization
D) Religious adherence
- 4. Which term refers to a family unit consisting of parents and their unmarried children?
A) Extended family
B) Single-parent family
C) Nuclear family
D) Blended family
- 5. What is the term for a family structure consisting of a parent, stepparent, and children from previous relationships?
A) Single-parent family
B) Extended family
C) Nuclear family
D) Blended family
- 6. What is the term for the socialization that children receive within the family?
A) Secondary socialization
B) Primary socialization
C) Tertiary socialization
D) Lasting socialization
- 7. According to sociologists, what is the purpose of family rituals?
A) Promote family cohesion
B) Undermine trust
C) Establish hierarchy
D) Increase conflict
- 8. What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals marry partners with similar social characteristics to their own?
A) Heterogamy
B) Endogamy
C) Homogamy
D) Exogamy
- 9. Which aspect of family life does the 'domestic division of labor' refer to?
A) Economic decision-making
B) Allocation of household tasks
C) Communication patterns
D) Child-rearing practices
- 10. Which sociological theory emphasizes the role of symbols and interactions within families?
A) Symbolic interactionism
B) Functionalist theory
C) Structural functionalism
D) Conflict theory
- 11. What is the term for the practice of marrying someone from a different social or cultural group?
A) Homogamy
B) Heterogamy
C) Endogamy
D) Exogamy
- 12. Which sociological theory highlights the role of power dynamics and conflicts within families?
A) Conflict theory
B) Functionalist theory
C) Exchange theory
D) Symbolic interactionism
- 13. What do sociologists refer to as the 'transmission of status' within families?
A) Cultural diffusion
B) Intergenerational mobility
C) Vertical integration
D) Horizontal integration
- 14. What term refers to the practice of marrying within one's own social group?
A) Exogamy
B) Monogamy
C) Endogamy
D) Polygamy
- 15. What term describes the practice of having multiple spouses?
A) Monogamy
B) Bigamy
C) Polyandry
D) Polygamy
- 16. What term describes the legal dissolution of a marriage?
A) Separation
B) Cohabitation
C) Divorce
D) Annulment
- 17. In the concept of 'marriage market', what does the term 'pool of eligibles' refer to?
A) In-laws and extended family
B) Potential marriage partners
C) Marriage counseling services
D) Eligibility criteria for marriage
- 18. Which term describes the practice of having only one spouse at a time?
A) Monogamy
B) Polygamy
C) Bigamy
D) Polyandry
- 19. What term describes the legal recognition of a relationship between two individuals with economic, emotional, and caregiving responsibilities?
A) Cohabitation
B) Partnership
C) Marriage
D) Civil union
- 20. Which factor contributes to the increase in single-parent families?
A) Divorce rates
B) Financial stability
C) Traditional values
D) Extended family support
- 21. In the context of family dynamics, what does the term 'kinship' refer to?
A) A type of parenting style
B) A social bond based on blood, marriage, or adoption
C) A family therapy approach
D) A family conflict resolution technique
- 22. What term describes the practice of having multiple husbands?
A) Monogamy
B) Bigamy
C) Polyandry
D) Polygamy
- 23. What term describes the practice of living together as a couple without being legally married?
A) Civil union
B) Marriage
C) Partnership
D) Cohabitation
- 24. Which sociologist coined the term 'nuclear family'?
A) Talcott Parsons
B) Auguste Comte
C) Herbert Spencer
D) Bronisław Malinowski
- 25. Who coined the term 'the second shift' to describe the additional domestic work often performed by women after their paid employment?
A) Arlie Hochschild
B) Judith Butler
C) Carol Gilligan
D) Simone de Beauvoir
- 26. Which sociologist analyzed the role of love and intimacy in modern family relationships?
A) Talcott Parsons
B) Alfred Schütz
C) Anthony Giddens
D) Georg Simmel
- 27. Who developed the concept of 'the family life cycle' to describe the stages families go through over time?
A) Evelyn Duvall
B) Pierre Bourdieu
C) Judith Butler
D) Arlie Hochschild
- 28. Which sociologist studied how fast food culture has influenced family dynamics and relationships?
A) Erving Goffman
B) Judith Butler
C) George Ritzer
D) Alfred Schütz
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