Exam 1: What Is a Family

When Elizabeth was growing up,her mother always worked outside the home.Now that she is a mother,Elizabeth also expects to work outside the home.What might be making Elizabeth feel this way?

Because Dimitri is a boy,his parents buy him blue shirts and pants to wear,and trucks and cars to play with.This is an example of which of the following?

What do structural functionalists believe about role specialization?

Briefly explain why structural functionalist theory has been important for our society.

According to Marxist theory,which social system has the most profound influence on all social groups,including the family?

According to the text,what is one of the most common forms of statistical analysis?

Mary-Ellen is comparing how mothers discipline children aged one,five,and nine years of age.What type of research is she probably conducting?

Same-sex marriages are permitted in Canada,but the Catholic Church will not perform same-sex wedding ceremonies.According to the text,what do we call the Catholic Church's definition of family?

Which theory believes that the best way to understand relations between family members is to examine the meanings each sees in other members' words and actions?

A(n)____________ consists of the relationships between two or more microsystems.

Which term refers to a social system that benefits men?

According to the text,membership in both nuclear and extended families is determined by which of the following?

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the developmental theory of the family.

What is a criticism of the structural functionalist theory?

Define "developmental task" and explain its importance.

A research method in which the researcher watches and records behaviour is called ____________________.

Explain why statuses and roles are important to understanding interactions within a family.

Which of the following best describes research results?

According to Engels,monogamous marriage developed to solve which problem?

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the legal definition of the family in Canada?