Question 1

Which policy passed by Congress in 1996 forbade the government from recognizing the marriages of same-sex couples?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" 
B)  Obergefell v. Hodges 
C)  the Defense of Marriage Act (DOM
A)  
D)  United States v. Windsor 
A)  "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" 
B)  Obergefell v. Hodges 
C)  the Defense of Marriage Act (DOM
A)  
D)  United States v. Windsor

Question 2

The norms for marriage have become weaker, leaving it to be considered more optional. Andrew Cherlin calls this change

Accepted Answer

A)  marriage diversity. 
B)  the deinstitutionalization of marriage. 
C)  the cohabitation trend. 
D)  the decline of marriage ethics. 
A)  marriage diversity. 
B)  the deinstitutionalization of marriage. 
C)  the cohabitation trend. 
D)  the decline of marriage ethics.

Question 3

Which of the following is a symbolic interactionist interpretation of wedding planning and wedding ceremonies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Capitalism has eliminated the traditional religious view of marriage. 
B)  The "wedding industrial complex" is exploitative. 
C)  Engagement rings are reminders of a deeply patriarchal culture. 
D)  Weddings socialize people into their roles. 
A)  Capitalism has eliminated the traditional religious view of marriage. 
B)  The "wedding industrial complex" is exploitative. 
C)  Engagement rings are reminders of a deeply patriarchal culture. 
D)  Weddings socialize people into their roles.

Question 4

The number of people who are not getting married at all is increasing. However,

Accepted Answer

A)  those who do not marry don't practice cohabitation. 
B)  the children of these people are at a disadvantage. 
C)  Whites have experienced the largest decline in marriage rates. 
D)  a great majority of people do get married. 
A)  those who do not marry don't practice cohabitation. 
B)  the children of these people are at a disadvantage. 
C)  Whites have experienced the largest decline in marriage rates. 
D)  a great majority of people do get married.

Question 5

Which of the following is a way that social scientists have tried to understand the decline in marriage rates?

Accepted Answer

A)  by observing the changed behaviors of married and single people 
B)  by comparing trends of family representation on TV shows 
C)  by comparing different families at different times 
D)  by interviewing experts such as counselors 
A)  by observing the changed behaviors of married and single people 
B)  by comparing trends of family representation on TV shows 
C)  by comparing different families at different times 
D)  by interviewing experts such as counselors

Question 6

Social status is one of the rewards of marriage. Consequently, some single people-particularly women-may feel

Accepted Answer

A)  a stigma. 
B)  discriminated against. 
C)  the need for religion. 
D)  social isolation. 
A)  a stigma. 
B)  discriminated against. 
C)  the need for religion. 
D)  social isolation.

Question 7

Which of the following can be concluded from the data given in your textbook?

Accepted Answer

A)  Marriage rates are likely to continue declining. 
B)  Women are getting married in greater numbers and at younger ages than in the past. 
C)  Marriage rates have risen by more than half since 1970. 
D)  Americans no longer take marriage as seriously as they did in the past. 
A)  Marriage rates are likely to continue declining. 
B)  Women are getting married in greater numbers and at younger ages than in the past. 
C)  Marriage rates have risen by more than half since 1970. 
D)  Americans no longer take marriage as seriously as they did in the past.

Question 8

The 1993 policy implemented by Bill Clinton to address the issue of gay military recruits was known as

Accepted Answer

A)  "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" 
B)  Obergefell v. Hodges 
C)  the Defense of Marriage Act (DOM
A)  
D)  United States v. Windsor 
A)  "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" 
B)  Obergefell v. Hodges 
C)  the Defense of Marriage Act (DOM
A)  
D)  United States v. Windsor

Question 9

Which of the following significantly impacted the marriage rates of the baby boom generation?

Accepted Answer

A)  the legalization of same-sex marriage 
B)  a cultural shift away from endogamy 
C)  the high cost of weddings 
D)  a demographic marriage squeeze 
A)  the legalization of same-sex marriage 
B)  a cultural shift away from endogamy 
C)  the high cost of weddings 
D)  a demographic marriage squeeze

Question 10

A young man reads that married men live longer and report being happier. He then begins thinking about proposing to his partner. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  romantic love. 
B)  a benefit offered to married couples by governments. 
C)  social pressure. 
D)  the increasing choices about family life in the modern age. 
A)  romantic love. 
B)  a benefit offered to married couples by governments. 
C)  social pressure. 
D)  the increasing choices about family life in the modern age.

Question 11

Tammam and his girlfriend live together and are expecting their second child. They are not married and do not plan to get married. What might Andrew Cherlin suggest as the reason that Tammam and his girlfriend are not married?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are no longer any incentives that steer people toward marriage. 
B)  Tammam and his girlfriend are waiting to save enough money for a large wedding. 
C)  The formal and informal rules of marriage have become weaker. 
D)  Tammam and his girlfriend are not in love and are not truly committed to one another. 
A)  There are no longer any incentives that steer people toward marriage. 
B)  Tammam and his girlfriend are waiting to save enough money for a large wedding. 
C)  The formal and informal rules of marriage have become weaker. 
D)  Tammam and his girlfriend are not in love and are not truly committed to one another.

Question 12

Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) had two major goals: to provide

Accepted Answer

A)  food and health care assistance to poor families. 
B)  education and cash assistance to poor families. 
C)  assistance to poor families and promote two-parent families. 
D)  assistance to single parents and to their children. 
A)  food and health care assistance to poor families. 
B)  education and cash assistance to poor families. 
C)  assistance to poor families and promote two-parent families. 
D)  assistance to single parents and to their children.

Question 13

Analyze two current trends in marriage and cohabitation in the context of modern cultural values such as egalitarianism, ambition, or individualism.

Accepted Answer

Students might identify some of the foll

Question 14

Which of the following is a reason given in the text for the decline in marriage rates?

Accepted Answer

A)  racism 
B)  economic insecurity 
C)  religious differences 
D)  decreased expectations of marriage 
A)  racism 
B)  economic insecurity 
C)  religious differences 
D)  decreased expectations of marriage

Question 15

Kelly is from the United States, and Afonso is from Portugal. After they fall in love and get married, Afonso is able to immigrate to the United States. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  utilitarian love. 
B)  a benefit offered to married couples by governments. 
C)  social pressure. 
D)  people getting married at later ages. 
A)  utilitarian love. 
B)  a benefit offered to married couples by governments. 
C)  social pressure. 
D)  people getting married at later ages.

Question 16

Researchers studying the effect of marriage on wealth are an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  how people think of themselves and explain their lives. 
B)  the industrial wedding complex. 
C)  the marriage market. 
D)  the selection effect. 
A)  how people think of themselves and explain their lives. 
B)  the industrial wedding complex. 
C)  the marriage market. 
D)  the selection effect.

Question 17

Which of the following was a criticism of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) discussed in the text?

Accepted Answer

A)  The government should pursue broader policies promoting marriage, not promoting employment. 
B)  The program required too many tax dollars and unfairly redistributed wealth. 
C)  The program could encourage women to leave in abusive marriages. 
D)  The underlying assumption of the program (that single parenting causes poverty) is flawed. 
A)  The government should pursue broader policies promoting marriage, not promoting employment. 
B)  The program required too many tax dollars and unfairly redistributed wealth. 
C)  The program could encourage women to leave in abusive marriages. 
D)  The underlying assumption of the program (that single parenting causes poverty) is flawed.

Question 18

Analyze the paradox of modern marriage as discussed in the text, with respect to commitment and individualism.

Accepted Answer

In a society so infused with individuali

Question 19

The marriage squeeze

Accepted Answer

A)  is an example of demography affecting marriage choices. 
B)  contributed to earlier marriage for baby boomers. 
C)  raised the marriage rate for women. 
D)  is usually due to a shortage of marriageable women. 
A)  is an example of demography affecting marriage choices. 
B)  contributed to earlier marriage for baby boomers. 
C)  raised the marriage rate for women. 
D)  is usually due to a shortage of marriageable women.

Question 20

Religious leaders, counselors, media, and social workers are some examples of which category of reasons people marry?

Accepted Answer

A)  incentives 
B)  imitation 
C)  social pressure 
D)  belief systems 
A)  incentives 
B)  imitation 
C)  social pressure 
D)  belief systems

Which policy passed by Congress in 1996 forbade the government from recognizing the marriages of same-sex couples?

The norms for marriage have become weaker, leaving it to be considered more optional. Andrew Cherlin calls this change

Which of the following is a symbolic interactionist interpretation of wedding planning and wedding ceremonies?

The number of people who are not getting married at all is increasing. However,

Which of the following is a way that social scientists have tried to understand the decline in marriage rates?

Social status is one of the rewards of marriage. Consequently, some single people-particularly women-may feel

Which of the following can be concluded from the data given in your textbook?

The 1993 policy implemented by Bill Clinton to address the issue of gay military recruits was known as

Which of the following significantly impacted the marriage rates of the baby boom generation?

A young man reads that married men live longer and report being happier. He then begins thinking about proposing to his partner. This is an example of

Tammam and his girlfriend live together and are expecting their second child. They are not married and do not plan to get married. What might Andrew Cherlin suggest as the reason that Tammam and his girlfriend are not married?

Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) had two major goals: to provide

Analyze two current trends in marriage and cohabitation in the context of modern cultural values such as egalitarianism, ambition, or individualism.

Which of the following is a reason given in the text for the decline in marriage rates?

Kelly is from the United States, and Afonso is from Portugal. After they fall in love and get married, Afonso is able to immigrate to the United States. This is an example of

Researchers studying the effect of marriage on wealth are an example of

Which of the following was a criticism of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) discussed in the text?

Analyze the paradox of modern marriage as discussed in the text, with respect to commitment and individualism.

The marriage squeeze

Religious leaders, counselors, media, and social workers are some examples of which category of reasons people marry?

A Sociology of the Family

The Family in History

Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration

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Sexuality

Love and Romantic Relationships

Families and Children

Divorce, Remarriage, and Blended Families

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Family Violence and Abuse

The Future of the Family

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Exam 8: Marriage and Cohabitation

Which policy passed by Congress in 1996 forbade the government from recognizing the marriages of same-sex couples?

The norms for marriage have become weaker, leaving it to be considered more optional. Andrew Cherlin calls this change

Which of the following is a symbolic interactionist interpretation of wedding planning and wedding ceremonies?

The number of people who are not getting married at all is increasing. However,

Which of the following is a way that social scientists have tried to understand the decline in marriage rates?

Social status is one of the rewards of marriage. Consequently, some single people-particularly women-may feel

Which of the following can be concluded from the data given in your textbook?

The 1993 policy implemented by Bill Clinton to address the issue of gay military recruits was known as

Which of the following significantly impacted the marriage rates of the baby boom generation?

A young man reads that married men live longer and report being happier. He then begins thinking about proposing to his partner. This is an example of

Tammam and his girlfriend live together and are expecting their second child. They are not married and do not plan to get married. What might Andrew Cherlin suggest as the reason that Tammam and his girlfriend are not married?

Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) had two major goals: to provide

Analyze two current trends in marriage and cohabitation in the context of modern cultural values such as egalitarianism, ambition, or individualism.

Which of the following is a reason given in the text for the decline in marriage rates?

Kelly is from the United States, and Afonso is from Portugal. After they fall in love and get married, Afonso is able to immigrate to the United States. This is an example of

Researchers studying the effect of marriage on wealth are an example of

Which of the following was a criticism of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) discussed in the text?

Analyze the paradox of modern marriage as discussed in the text, with respect to commitment and individualism.

The marriage squeeze

Religious leaders, counselors, media, and social workers are some examples of which category of reasons people marry?

A Sociology of the Family

The Family in History

Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration

Families and Social Class

Gender

Sexuality

Love and Romantic Relationships

Families and Children

Divorce, Remarriage, and Blended Families

Work and Families

Family Violence and Abuse

The Future of the Family

Filters