Exam 12: Families And Aging

Outline the micro,demographic,and interpersonal reasons for divorce.Do you think that one set of these reasons is more important than the others in explaining divorce?

Why do you think that the divorce rate is higher for couples that marry young? Should young people be encouraged to cohabit rather than marry?

Many Americans think they have a _____ family,but _____ families are more common.

Activity theory posits that people seek to maximize their rewards and to minimize their costs.

"Exchange theory helps to explain mate selection and family roles." This statement represents which sociological theoretical perspective?

Christina graduated from college last year.She moved back into her parents' home while she looks for a job. Christina is part of the

How do both micro- and macro-level factors help explain why many women stay in abusive relationships and why men are usually the abusers?

Changing gender roles is a/n _____ reason for some divorces.

Are you or any of your family members part of a sandwich generation? If not,do you expect to play this role in the future? Describe some of the costs and benefits (currently or in the future)of caring for both children and older family members.

"Families are sources of social inequality." This statement represents which sociological theoretical perspective?

In child maltreatment,____ are the most common offenders.

One of the strongest predictors of divorce is marrying under age 18.

Americans are postponing marriage because of technological advances.This statement illustrates a/n _____ factor.

The Chinese government is encouraging exogamy by offering cash awards.

"Social problems arise when families do not provide children with the necessary support." This statement represents which sociological theoretical perspective?

In absolute numbers,black women have more out-of-wedlock babies than do other groups.

Annie and Brandon recently married and are living with his parents.This is an example of a/n _____ residence pattern.

_____ is a socially approved mating relationship.

Western societies tend to have a/n _____ family structure.

Most functionalists have abandoned disengagement theory in describing the elderly.