Exam 15: Families and Intimate Relationships

Few societies have residential patterns known as______________residence,which refers to the custom of a married couple living in the same household (or community)as the wife's parents.

______________ is the concurrent marriage of a person of one sex with two or more members of the opposite sex.

A system of tracing descent through both the mother's and father's sides of the family is referred to as bilateral descent.

As sociologist Jessie Bernard pointed out,women and men experience marriage differently.The husband may see his marriage very positively;the wife may feel less positive about her marriage,and vice versa.This is an example of:

Residential patterns are interrelated with the authority structure and method of tracing descent in families.______________residence refers to the custom of a married couple living in the same household (or community)as the husband's family.

Although most people are related to members of their______________by blood ties,those who are adopted have a legal tie that is patterned after a blood relationship.

______________ are responsible primarily for regulating sexual activity,socializing children,and providing affection and companionship.

______________ systems are set up in such a manner that a legitimate son inherits his father's property and sometimes his position upon the father's death.

______________ theorists emphasize the importance of the family in maintaining the stability of society and the well-being of individuals.

According to______________,marriage is a microcosmic replica of the larger society;both marriage and society involve a mental and moral fusion of physically distinct individuals.

The______________refers to family units that are composed of relatives in addition to parents and children who live in the same household.

Currently,whites are the largest population that choose to remain single.

Divorce is the legal process of dissolving a marriage that allows former spouses to remarry if they so choose.Most divorces today are granted on the grounds of:

Sociologist Arlie Hochschild refers to the______________as the domestic work that employed women perform at home after they complete their workday on the job.

Apply conflict and feminist perspectives on families.

In______________systems,inheritance of property and position usually is traced from the maternal uncle (mother's brother)to his nephew (mother's son)and,in some cases,mothers may pass on their property to daughters.

In horticultural and agricultural societies,______________are extremely important;having a large number of family members participate in food production may be essential for survival.

In 2004,California became the first state to make same-sex marriages legal.

The increase in births among unmarried teenagers may have negative long-term consequences for mothers and their children;these children have severely limited educational and employment opportunities and a high likelihood of living in poverty.

Discuss child-related family issues and parenting.