Exam 12: The Family and Human Sexuality

Which sociological perspective notes the ways in which the family gratifies the needs of its members and contributes to the stability of society?

As Mexican Americans and other groups assimilate into the dominant culture of the U.S., their family lives

The term incest taboo refers to

The Oneida community existed in New York State from 1840 to 1880, and its members were all married to one another-that is, all the men in the community were married to all the women, and all the women were married to all the men. This is an example of

A teenage couple produces a baby, and they agree that they are too young to raise it on their own. The girl's aunt and uncle cannot produce a child of their own, and they all agree that it would be a good idea if they take legal custody of the baby. This is an example of

Which sociological perspective would contend that social scientists need to rethink the notion that families without an adult male present are automatically a cause for concern?

Discuss the social institution of family from the various sociological perspectives. Give examples to support your answer.

In 1981, 16 percent of wives earned more than their husbands. What was the percentage as of 2005?

The term we use for the "like marries like" rule is homogamy.

After his divorce from Wanda, Willy has custody of his two young children. Fortunately, his job allows him to work from home on his computer, and he is able to earn a living to support his family and to spend as much time as necessary supervising and caring for his children. This is an example of a(n)

Approximately what percentage of couples in the U.S. will marry, divorce, and remarry over the course of a lifetime?

A man and his wife and their biological children live on a pretty piece of land in Woodstock, Vermont. They are an example of a(n)

Which sociological perspective views marriage as a social institution closely tied to human reproduction?

Polygamy, polygyny, and polyandry are all forms of serial monogamy.

The requirement that individuals select mates from outside certain groups is known as

More than half of those who divorce will never remarry.

Tibetan women may have more than one husband simultaneously, which allows for

Sociologist Alice Rossi suggests that

A married couple and their unmarried children living together constitute a(n)

Which sociological perspective would be most likely to point out that policymakers have both a humanitarian and a financial stake in promoting adoption?