Question 1

According to the text,how was marriage perceived by homesteaders who went west?

Accepted Answer

A) it was a luxury few people could afford 
B) it provided mainly for the spouses' emotional needs 
C) it gave a man,in particular,a sense of identity 
D) it helped ensure physical and economic survival 
A) it was a luxury few people could afford 
B) it provided mainly for the spouses' emotional needs 
C) it gave a man,in particular,a sense of identity 
D) it helped ensure physical and economic survival

Question 2

Explain the difference between shared role and dual-career role marriages.

Accepted Answer

Shared role marriages and dual-career ro

Question 3

Which of the following describes a trend occurring in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A) grooms are generally around two years older than brides 
B) grooms are generally around the same age as brides 
C) brides are generally around two years older than grooms 
D) grooms are generally around five years older than brides 
A) grooms are generally around two years older than brides 
B) grooms are generally around the same age as brides 
C) brides are generally around two years older than grooms 
D) grooms are generally around five years older than brides

Question 4

According to the text,how do sociologists regard conflict in marriage?

Accepted Answer

A) as a sign that the couple is in danger of separating 
B) as a sign that the relationship needs attention 
C) as needing to be suppressed to preserve marital happiness 
D) as a sure sign of a vicious cycle in the relationship 
A) as a sign that the couple is in danger of separating 
B) as a sign that the relationship needs attention 
C) as needing to be suppressed to preserve marital happiness 
D) as a sure sign of a vicious cycle in the relationship

Question 5

Manny and Frank are a same-sex couple who got married.They have a lot of support from their families and friends.What is likely to happen as a result of this support?

Accepted Answer

A) Manny and Frank will not be embarrassed to tell anyone if they ever get divorced. 
B) Manny and Frank are more likely to have higher levels of commitment to their relationship. 
C) Manny and Frank may have problems in their relationship because others will be interfering. 
D) Manny and Frank will try to encourage their homosexual friends and family members to marry as well. 
A) Manny and Frank will not be embarrassed to tell anyone if they ever get divorced. 
B) Manny and Frank are more likely to have higher levels of commitment to their relationship. 
C) Manny and Frank may have problems in their relationship because others will be interfering. 
D) Manny and Frank will try to encourage their homosexual friends and family members to marry as well.

Question 6

________________ refers to a series of marriages to different partners,although to only one at a time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________________ refers to a series of marriages...

Question 7

Describe traditional male and female roles in marriage.

Accepted Answer

Traditional male and female roles in mar

Question 8

Who is more likely to approve of unmarried cohabitation?

Accepted Answer

A) older married women 
B) born-again Christians 
C) women planning to have large families 
D) those whose parents divorced 
A) older married women 
B) born-again Christians 
C) women planning to have large families 
D) those whose parents divorced

Question 9

A _________________ is a union of two partners in a lasting relationship resembling marriage.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _________________ is a union of two...

Question 10

Describe the factors that affect the satisfaction of married couples.

Accepted Answer

There are several factors that can affec

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of sororal polygyny?

Accepted Answer

A) one man married to several sisters 
B) one woman married to several husbands 
C) two women married to each other 
D) one man married to two women 
A) one man married to several sisters 
B) one woman married to several husbands 
C) two women married to each other 
D) one man married to two women

Question 12

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of cohabitation agreements.Give examples.

Accepted Answer

Cohabitation agreements, also known as d

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT recognized by Canadian law?

Accepted Answer

A) legal annulment 
B) marriage following divorce 
C) consummated marriages 
D) polygamous marriages 
A) legal annulment 
B) marriage following divorce 
C) consummated marriages 
D) polygamous marriages

Question 14

What is it called when a couple lives together without marrying?

Accepted Answer

A) coupling 
B) mating 
C) cohabitation 
D) adultery 
A) coupling 
B) mating 
C) cohabitation 
D) adultery

Question 15

In the past,marriage was often entered into for economic benefit.According to the text,what happens nowadays?

Accepted Answer

A) People always consider financial factors before marrying. 
B) Marriage is not necessarily a financial benefit. 
C) Marriage for money reasons occurs only in developing countries. 
D) Financial factors should make no difference to the decision to marry. 
A) People always consider financial factors before marrying. 
B) Marriage is not necessarily a financial benefit. 
C) Marriage for money reasons occurs only in developing countries. 
D) Financial factors should make no difference to the decision to marry.

Question 16

Which question illustrates why the practice of polygamy is not just a philosophical debate?

Accepted Answer

A) If a family consisting of one husband and several wives applies for immigration to Canada,should they all be accorded marital status? 
B) How do we know what is the best for other people in their relationships? 
C) If someone is happy sharing their lover with someone else,should the government make this illegal? 
D) If someone wants to marry more than one person at a time,is this wrong so long as they don't impose their views on others? 
A) If a family consisting of one husband and several wives applies for immigration to Canada,should they all be accorded marital status? 
B) How do we know what is the best for other people in their relationships? 
C) If someone is happy sharing their lover with someone else,should the government make this illegal? 
D) If someone wants to marry more than one person at a time,is this wrong so long as they don't impose their views on others?

Question 17

According to the text,what must a couple do after they are married in terms of their relationships with relatives and friends?

Accepted Answer

A) renegotiate 
B) forfeit 
C) fight over 
D) recommit to 
A) renegotiate 
B) forfeit 
C) fight over 
D) recommit to

Question 18

According to the text,which of the following is a social function of the wedding ceremony?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a ritual marking the change in status and roles among all family members. 
B) It is a solemn vow between two people to love each other always. 
C) It is a private acknowledgement that these people are now married. 
D) It has economic spinoffs,for example for reception halls and tuxedo rental stores. 
A) It is a ritual marking the change in status and roles among all family members. 
B) It is a solemn vow between two people to love each other always. 
C) It is a private acknowledgement that these people are now married. 
D) It has economic spinoffs,for example for reception halls and tuxedo rental stores.

Question 19

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both cohabitation and marriage.

Accepted Answer

Cohabitation and marriage both have thei

Question 20

Debra met Lloyd while she was on vacation in New Zealand.Lloyd wants to immigrate to Canada,so Debra agreed to marry him so that he could come to Canada as her spouse.Which term best describes this kind of marriage?

Accepted Answer

A) arranged marriage 
B) infatuation marriage 
C) vacation marriage 
D) marriage of convenience 
A) arranged marriage 
B) infatuation marriage 
C) vacation marriage 
D) marriage of convenience

According to the text,how was marriage perceived by homesteaders who went west?

Explain the difference between shared role and dual-career role marriages.

Which of the following describes a trend occurring in Canada?

According to the text,how do sociologists regard conflict in marriage?

Manny and Frank are a same-sex couple who got married.They have a lot of support from their families and friends.What is likely to happen as a result of this support?

________________ refers to a series of marriages to different partners,although to only one at a time.

Describe traditional male and female roles in marriage.

Who is more likely to approve of unmarried cohabitation?

A _________________ is a union of two partners in a lasting relationship resembling marriage.

Describe the factors that affect the satisfaction of married couples.

Which of the following is an example of sororal polygyny?

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of cohabitation agreements.Give examples.

Which of the following is NOT recognized by Canadian law?

What is it called when a couple lives together without marrying?

In the past,marriage was often entered into for economic benefit.According to the text,what happens nowadays?

Which question illustrates why the practice of polygamy is not just a philosophical debate?

According to the text,what must a couple do after they are married in terms of their relationships with relatives and friends?

According to the text,which of the following is a social function of the wedding ceremony?

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both cohabitation and marriage.

Debra met Lloyd while she was on vacation in New Zealand.Lloyd wants to immigrate to Canada,so Debra agreed to marry him so that he could come to Canada as her spouse.Which term best describes this kind of marriage?

What Is a Family

History, Culture, and Canadian Families

Getting Together

Children-yes or No

Bringing up Baby

The Middle Years of the Family and the Not So Empty Nest

Grey Power and the Sunset Years

The Lone-Parent Familythe Future Majority

Coming Apartthe Divorce Experience

The Second Time Around

The Family and the World of Work

The Family Beleagueredwhen Problems Come

Home Dangerous Homeviolence in the Family

Poverty and the Family

The Crystal Ball-predicting the Future of the Family

Filters

Exam 4: Wedding Bells or Not

According to the text,how was marriage perceived by homesteaders who went west?

Explain the difference between shared role and dual-career role marriages.

Which of the following describes a trend occurring in Canada?

According to the text,how do sociologists regard conflict in marriage?

Manny and Frank are a same-sex couple who got married.They have a lot of support from their families and friends.What is likely to happen as a result of this support?

________________ refers to a series of marriages to different partners,although to only one at a time.

Describe traditional male and female roles in marriage.

Who is more likely to approve of unmarried cohabitation?

A _________________ is a union of two partners in a lasting relationship resembling marriage.

Describe the factors that affect the satisfaction of married couples.

Which of the following is an example of sororal polygyny?

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of cohabitation agreements.Give examples.

Which of the following is NOT recognized by Canadian law?

What is it called when a couple lives together without marrying?

In the past,marriage was often entered into for economic benefit.According to the text,what happens nowadays?

Which question illustrates why the practice of polygamy is not just a philosophical debate?

According to the text,what must a couple do after they are married in terms of their relationships with relatives and friends?

According to the text,which of the following is a social function of the wedding ceremony?

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both cohabitation and marriage.

Debra met Lloyd while she was on vacation in New Zealand.Lloyd wants to immigrate to Canada,so Debra agreed to marry him so that he could come to Canada as her spouse.Which term best describes this kind of marriage?

What Is a Family

History, Culture, and Canadian Families

Getting Together

Children-yes or No

Bringing up Baby

The Middle Years of the Family and the Not So Empty Nest

Grey Power and the Sunset Years

The Lone-Parent Familythe Future Majority

Coming Apartthe Divorce Experience

The Second Time Around

The Family and the World of Work

The Family Beleagueredwhen Problems Come

Home Dangerous Homeviolence in the Family

Poverty and the Family

The Crystal Ball-predicting the Future of the Family

Filters