Question 1

How might marriage be beneficial to people?

Accepted Answer

Marriage can be beneficial to people in various ways, both personally and socially. Here are some of the potential benefits:

1. Emotional Support: Marriage can provide a deep level of emotional support, as spouses often become the primary confidant and source of comfort in times of stress, sadness, or difficulty.

2. Companionship: Having a life partner can reduce feelings of loneliness and provide a sense of companionship, as married individuals can share their daily lives, experiences, and milestones with each other.

3. Financial Stability: Combining resources and incomes can lead to greater financial stability. Married couples often benefit from economies of scale, shared living expenses, and the potential for dual incomes.

4. Health Benefits: Studies have shown that married individuals tend to have better physical and mental health compared to their single counterparts. This may be due to the support system provided by a spouse and the healthier lifestyles that many couples adopt.

5. Legal Rights and Benefits: Marriage provides numerous legal benefits, including inheritance rights, spousal privilege in legal proceedings, and the ability to make medical decisions for an incapacitated spouse. Additionally, there are tax benefits, social security benefits, and insurance benefits that are exclusive to married couples.

6. Family Stability: For those who choose to have children, marriage can provide a stable and structured environment for raising offspring. The commitment of marriage can create a secure foundation for children to grow and develop.

7. Social Recognition: Marriage is a socially recognized institution that can provide a sense of legitimacy and acceptance to a couple's relationship, especially in cultures that place a high value on marital status.

8. Personal Growth: Being in a committed relationship like marriage can encourage personal growth and development. Partners often learn to compromise, communicate effectively, and work together to solve problems, which can lead to personal improvement.

9. Shared Goals and Dreams: Married couples often work together towards common goals, such as buying a home, starting a family, or planning for retirement. This shared vision can strengthen the bond between them and provide a sense of purpose.

10. Tradition and Cultural Values: For many, marriage is an important cultural or religious milestone that signifies adulthood, responsibility, and the continuation of family traditions.

It's important to note that while marriage can offer these benefits, it is not a guarantee of happiness or success. A healthy, supportive, and respectful partnership is crucial for reaping the potential benefits of marriage. Additionally, not all individuals or couples may find marriage desirable or necessary for a fulfilling life, and that is a valid personal choice.

Question 2

The institutional marriage is marked predominately by

Accepted Answer

A) equal sharing of household chores and childcare. 
B) mutual respect. 
C) an attachment based on love and caring. 
D) strict roles dictating how one is to behave within the family unit. 
A) equal sharing of household chores and childcare. 
B) mutual respect. 
C) an attachment based on love and caring. 
D) strict roles dictating how one is to behave within the family unit. D

Question 3

The shift toward a more individualized marriage is accompanied with an emphasis on affection, friendship, and sexual gratification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

A primary component of the early system of dating was that

Accepted Answer

A) couples had to have sexual intercourse in order to know if they were compatible. 
B) people let their parents pick their dates. 
C) the man was expected to pay for all the expenses of the date. 
D) a couple was expected to make all decisions about the date jointly. 
A) couples had to have sexual intercourse in order to know if they were compatible. 
B) people let their parents pick their dates. 
C) the man was expected to pay for all the expenses of the date. 
D) a couple was expected to make all decisions about the date jointly.

Question 5

Men with higher earning potential are more likely to seek women with the same type of earning potential than they were a generation ago.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The breadwinner-homemaker model of marriage

Accepted Answer

A) flourished in the 1950s. 
B) was the norm between 1945 and 1975. 
C) still flourishes today. 
D) is making a comeback. 
A) flourished in the 1950s. 
B) was the norm between 1945 and 1975. 
C) still flourishes today. 
D) is making a comeback.

Question 7

For lesbians and gay men, cohabitation was the only form of partnership available until the legalization of same-sex marriage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is the marriage market, and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

The marriage market refers to the social

Question 9

A marriage in which the emphasis is on self-development, flexible roles, and open communication is called

Accepted Answer

A) institutional marriage. 
B) companionate marriage. 
C) individualistic marriage. 
D) companionable marriage. 
A) institutional marriage. 
B) companionate marriage. 
C) individualistic marriage. 
D) companionable marriage.

Question 10

The marriage bargain now includes the expectation that both spouses will contribute to the family income.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Compared to women with less education and lower earnings, the specialization model predicts that women with more education and higher earnings are __________ likely to marry while the income-pooling model predicts they are __________ likely to marry.

Accepted Answer

A) less; more 
B) more; less 
C) equally; more 
D) equally; less 
A) less; more 
B) more; less 
C) equally; more 
D) equally; less

Question 12

The institutional marriage refers to an emphasis on male authority, duty, and conformity to social norms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In the 2000s in the United States, premarital cohabitation has increased from being the experience of a few to being commonplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The symbolic importance of marriage has increased as its practical importance has increased.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Increasingly, people in American society are entering into marriage because

Accepted Answer

A) they enjoy the openness, self-disclosure, communication, and mutual dependence that marriage brings. 
B) of dissatisfaction with the dating scene. 
C) they want to increase their level of personal satisfaction. 
D) of the spiritual side of marriage. 
A) they enjoy the openness, self-disclosure, communication, and mutual dependence that marriage brings. 
B) of dissatisfaction with the dating scene. 
C) they want to increase their level of personal satisfaction. 
D) of the spiritual side of marriage.

Question 16

The advent of the dating system signaled the end of marriage as a marker of prestige and distinction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Why, traditionally, have the poor been more likely than the non-poor to substitute living together for legal marriage?

Accepted Answer

Traditionally, the poor have been more l

Question 18

Dating

Accepted Answer

A) shifted the balance of power in favor of women. 
B) was a system of exchanging goods for companionship. 
C) had its heyday during 1945-1970. 
D) was rare until 1920. 
A) shifted the balance of power in favor of women. 
B) was a system of exchanging goods for companionship. 
C) had its heyday during 1945-1970. 
D) was rare until 1920.

Question 19

Two-thirds of all births listed are to cohabiting couples.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An adult who lives independently but has an intimate partnership with someone living elsewhere is said to be in a

Accepted Answer

A) living apart relationship. 
B) separate living relationship. 
C) non-cohabitation relationship. 
D) non-together relationship. 
A) living apart relationship. 
B) separate living relationship. 
C) non-cohabitation relationship. 
D) non-together relationship.

How might marriage be beneficial to people?

The institutional marriage is marked predominately by

The shift toward a more individualized marriage is accompanied with an emphasis on affection, friendship, and sexual gratification.

A primary component of the early system of dating was that

Men with higher earning potential are more likely to seek women with the same type of earning potential than they were a generation ago.

The breadwinner-homemaker model of marriage

For lesbians and gay men, cohabitation was the only form of partnership available until the legalization of same-sex marriage.

What is the marriage market, and how does it work?

A marriage in which the emphasis is on self-development, flexible roles, and open communication is called

The marriage bargain now includes the expectation that both spouses will contribute to the family income.

Compared to women with less education and lower earnings, the specialization model predicts that women with more education and higher earnings are likely to marry while the income-pooling model predicts they are likely to marry.

The institutional marriage refers to an emphasis on male authority, duty, and conformity to social norms.

In the 2000s in the United States, premarital cohabitation has increased from being the experience of a few to being commonplace.

The symbolic importance of marriage has increased as its practical importance has increased.

Increasingly, people in American society are entering into marriage because

The advent of the dating system signaled the end of marriage as a marker of prestige and distinction.

Why, traditionally, have the poor been more likely than the non-poor to substitute living together for legal marriage?

Dating

Two-thirds of all births listed are to cohabiting couples.

An adult who lives independently but has an intimate partnership with someone living elsewhere is said to be in a

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Exam 7: Cohabitation and Marriage

How might marriage be beneficial to people?

The institutional marriage is marked predominately by

The shift toward a more individualized marriage is accompanied with an emphasis on affection, friendship, and sexual gratification.

A primary component of the early system of dating was that

Men with higher earning potential are more likely to seek women with the same type of earning potential than they were a generation ago.

The breadwinner-homemaker model of marriage

For lesbians and gay men, cohabitation was the only form of partnership available until the legalization of same-sex marriage.

What is the marriage market, and how does it work?

A marriage in which the emphasis is on self-development, flexible roles, and open communication is called

The marriage bargain now includes the expectation that both spouses will contribute to the family income.

Compared to women with less education and lower earnings, the specialization model predicts that women with more education and higher earnings are __________ likely to marry while the income-pooling model predicts they are __________ likely to marry.

The institutional marriage refers to an emphasis on male authority, duty, and conformity to social norms.

In the 2000s in the United States, premarital cohabitation has increased from being the experience of a few to being commonplace.

The symbolic importance of marriage has increased as its practical importance has increased.

Increasingly, people in American society are entering into marriage because

The advent of the dating system signaled the end of marriage as a marker of prestige and distinction.

Why, traditionally, have the poor been more likely than the non-poor to substitute living together for legal marriage?

Dating

Two-thirds of all births listed are to cohabiting couples.

An adult who lives independently but has an intimate partnership with someone living elsewhere is said to be in a

Public and Private Families

The History of the Family

Gender and Families

Social Class and Family Inequality

Race, Ethnicity, and Families

Sexualities

Work and Families

Children and Parents

Older People and Their Families

Domestic Violence

Divorce

Stepfamilies

The Family, the State, and Social Policy

Filters

Compared to women with less education and lower earnings, the specialization model predicts that women with more education and higher earnings are likely to marry while the income-pooling model predicts they are likely to marry.