Exam 10: Families

Which country has a long history of cohabitation, with roughly half of all births taking place within cohabitative relationships?

Sociologists who study the various roles family members play within their families are utilizing the ______ theoretical perspective.

Leaving women without enough suitable males to marry during war is related to the concept of ______.

______ are the most common perpetrators of elder abuse.

What are some common forms of abuse found in the family? Select one, and describe three facts or outcomes related to this form of abuse found in families.

Which of these global flows are discussed by the text in relation to affecting families globally?

Sociologists are interested in the following aspects of families:

Discuss the three types of marriage as they have changed in the trend toward deinstitutionalization. Name and describe each type of marital pattern, and identify the time in which it was most prominent in the United States.

Another term for group marriage is ______.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has estimated that in the United States alone the economic cost of child abuse is more than $124 billion.

Monogamy means only marriage between one man and one woman.

Group marriage is referred to as exogamy.

Nuclear families made up less than 25 percent of all U.S. households in 2012.

A society where multiple spouses are the dominant marital pattern is referred to as ______.

Gabriel is a researcher who has observed Adam and Sara's 5-year dating relationship. He observes that Adam decides to ask Sara to marry him because he is willing to overlook Sara's annoying qualities and focus on her positive qualities as a kind and thoughtful person. Gabriel utilizes the ______ to analyze his research.

Which sociologist is associated with the structural/functional theory as it pertains to the family?

Michael is a college graduate who enjoys sports and Italian food. He is married to Jennifer who is also a college graduate and enjoys playing sports and going out to Italian restaurants. This is an example of endogamy.

Gay and lesbian couples tend to be more reflexive and democratic in their family decisions and practices than straight couples

While much of the focus has been on the negative effects of globalization on nonresident parents and their children, there are some economic benefits in certain cases.

Companionate marriage was predominant by the middle of the twentieth century. It involved ______ between the husband and wife.