Question 1

What influence does family have in developing cultural gender role?​

Accepted Answer

Family plays a significant role in developing cultural gender roles. From a young age, children are socialized by their families to understand and adhere to the gender norms and expectations of their culture. This can include teaching boys to be strong, independent, and assertive, while girls are often encouraged to be nurturing, caring, and submissive.

Family members, including parents, siblings, and extended relatives, serve as role models for children and demonstrate the behaviors and attitudes that are considered appropriate for their gender. They may also directly communicate expectations and limitations based on gender, such as encouraging boys to pursue careers in STEM fields and girls to focus on domestic responsibilities.

Additionally, family dynamics and interactions can reinforce traditional gender roles. For example, if a father is the primary breadwinner and a mother is the primary caregiver, children may internalize these roles as the norm and strive to replicate them in their own lives.

Overall, the influence of family in developing cultural gender roles is profound and enduring. It shapes individuals' understanding of their own gender identity and influences their behavior and choices throughout their lives. As such, it is important for families to be mindful of the messages they convey about gender and to promote equality and inclusivity within the home.

Question 2

The most important function of family in any culture is reproduction. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

What are some of the general social skills the family "teaches?"​

Accepted Answer

Families play a crucial role in the social development of individuals, as they are typically the first socializing agents in a person's life. Through interaction with family members, individuals learn a variety of social skills that are essential for functioning effectively in society. Some of the general social skills that families teach include:

1. Communication Skills: Families teach members how to communicate effectively, including verbal and non-verbal communication. This includes learning to listen, express thoughts and feelings, and engage in conversations.

2. Empathy and Understanding: Through family interactions, individuals learn to understand and empathize with others' emotions and perspectives, which is key to building and maintaining relationships.

3. Sharing and Cooperation: Families often encourage sharing and cooperation among siblings and other family members, which are important skills for teamwork and collaboration in various social settings.

4. Conflict Resolution: Family life provides numerous opportunities to learn how to resolve conflicts in a constructive manner, including negotiation, compromise, and seeking mutually beneficial solutions.

5. Manners and Etiquette: Basic social etiquette, such as saying "please" and "thank you," table manners, and polite greetings, are often taught within the family context.

6. Respect for Others: Families instill values of respect for others, regardless of differences in opinions, beliefs, or backgrounds, which is fundamental for social harmony.

7. Responsibility and Reliability: By assigning chores and expecting children to fulfill their commitments, families teach the importance of responsibility and being reliable.

8. Emotional Regulation: Family members model and teach how to manage and express emotions in appropriate ways, which is crucial for personal well-being and social interactions.

9. Patience and Tolerance: Through daily interactions, families can teach the importance of patience and tolerance when dealing with others, especially in situations that require waiting or understanding different viewpoints.

10. Cultural and Social Norms: Families pass on cultural traditions and norms that shape social behavior and expectations, helping individuals navigate their broader cultural context.

These social skills are foundational for building relationships outside the family, succeeding in educational and professional settings, and participating in community life. The family environment is often where individuals first practice and refine these skills before applying them in the wider world.

Question 4

According to the text,individualism in the American family is linked to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​beliefs regarding the afterlife
B)  ​the history of the United States
C)  ​World War I
D)  ​World War II

Question 5

Community is the principal transmitter of knowledge,values,attitudes,roles,and habits from one generation to the next.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Arab culture emphasizes the needs of the group over the needs of an individual.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is true about contemporary migration patterns? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the number of people living outside their country of birth is larger than at any other time in history
B)  ​migrants account for approximately  12% of the world population
C)  ​affects primarily the social lives of the migrants rather than the families left behind
D)  ​none of these

Question 8

Machismo,in Latino culture,is characterized by true valor,courage,generosity,and concern for others.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

List and explain two of the four reasons that family,community,and religion are so influential in all cultures.​

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

The most important function of families in any culture is ____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​economic
B)  ​reproductive
C)  ​socialization
D)  ​indoctrination
E)  ​internalization

Question 11

Of the following,which is true about the elderly? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​in the U.S. ,the dominant culture has a positive view of aging
B)  ​ in Latino culture,the elderly have no authority in the family
C)  ​for Arab cultures,prestige and power are associated with age
D)  ​in Asian cultures,the elderly are rarely sought for advice
E)  ​all of these

Question 12

​Deep structures of culture are sources of insight for significant universal questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

According to the text,changes in the definition of family in the U.S.have resulted from ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​economic changes
B)  ​technological advances
C)  ​gender roles
D)  ​all of these

Question 14

"Person-oriented" decision making is less common in the U.S.and other Western cultures than in Asian cultures.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In the United States,which of the following is not true about gender roles? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​children learn to differentiate between masculine and feminine activities as infants
B)  ​around four years old,children recognize that labels such as boy and girl apply to classes of people
C)  ​males are socialized to be aggressive and self-reliant whereas females are socialized to be nurturing and sensitive
D)  ​none

Question 16

How are gender roles changing in the U.S.and elsewhere?​

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

What is the role of family in teaching social skills?​

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Collectivist cultures tend to include all of the following except ____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the U.S.
B)  ​Asian cultures
C)  ​Arab cultures
D)  ​Latino cultures

Question 19

Which of the following is not true about deep structure institutions? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​carry culture's most important messages
B)  ​the institutions and their  messages endure
C)  ​the  institutions and their messages are deeply felt
D)  ​have a superficial impact on a person's identity

Question 20

By observation,imitation,and practice,each family introduces young children to many of the values and behaviors that are important to a culture.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 3: The Deep Structure of Culture: Lessons From the Family

What influence does family have in developing cultural gender role?​

The most important function of family in any culture is reproduction. ​

What are some of the general social skills the family "teaches?"​

According to the text,individualism in the American family is linked to ____.

Community is the principal transmitter of knowledge,values,attitudes,roles,and habits from one generation to the next.​

Arab culture emphasizes the needs of the group over the needs of an individual.​

Which of the following is true about contemporary migration patterns? ​

Machismo,in Latino culture,is characterized by true valor,courage,generosity,and concern for others.​

List and explain two of the four reasons that family,community,and religion are so influential in all cultures.​

The most important function of families in any culture is ____.​

Of the following,which is true about the elderly? ​

​Deep structures of culture are sources of insight for significant universal questions.

According to the text,changes in the definition of family in the U.S.have resulted from ____.

"Person-oriented" decision making is less common in the U.S.and other Western cultures than in Asian cultures.​

In the United States,which of the following is not true about gender roles? ​

How are gender roles changing in the U.S.and elsewhere?​

What is the role of family in teaching social skills?​

Collectivist cultures tend to include all of the following except ____.​

Which of the following is not true about deep structure institutions? ​

By observation,imitation,and practice,each family introduces young children to many of the values and behaviors that are important to a culture.​

What influence does family have in developing cultural gender role?

The most important function of family in any culture is reproduction.

What are some of the general social skills the family "teaches?"

Community is the principal transmitter of knowledge,values,attitudes,roles,and habits from one generation to the next.

Arab culture emphasizes the needs of the group over the needs of an individual.

Which of the following is true about contemporary migration patterns?

Machismo,in Latino culture,is characterized by true valor,courage,generosity,and concern for others.

List and explain two of the four reasons that family,community,and religion are so influential in all cultures.

The most important function of families in any culture is ____.

Of the following,which is true about the elderly?

Deep structures of culture are sources of insight for significant universal questions.

"Person-oriented" decision making is less common in the U.S.and other Western cultures than in Asian cultures.

In the United States,which of the following is not true about gender roles?

How are gender roles changing in the U.S.and elsewhere?

What is the role of family in teaching social skills?

Collectivist cultures tend to include all of the following except ____.

Which of the following is not true about deep structure institutions?

By observation,imitation,and practice,each family introduces young children to many of the values and behaviors that are important to a culture.