Exam 11: Families

Joanne accepted a three-year position working for the company's head office in Switzerland,so she and her husband have moved to Europe,and their three university-enrolled sons have remained in Canada to finish their schooling.What type of family form does Joanne have?

Two years after the death of her mother,Becky's father married Lynn,a lawyer who worked at the same firm as he did.The arguments between Becky and Lynn escalated to the point where Becky moved out in her final year of high school.After receiving her university acceptance letter,Becky approached her dad for help in paying the tuition,and was devastated when he said it wasn't possible because Lynn handled all the finances.Becky then went through the application process for a student loan.Which of the following will happen?

According to your text,what two options were available for Lucy growing up in the early 1900s?

According to Talcott Parsons,what is an important function of the family?

According to the textbook's analysis of family sitcoms on television from the 1950s to today,what is the main conclusion?

In her class presentation on "the family," Ansela spent the majority of her time outlining the personal biographies of women in her family,and their experiences of gender-based inequalities.What focus has Ansela adopted for her report?

According to your text,which type of couple has greater equality in doing housework?

Brian believes that his wife Judy should stay home and raise their children while he goes to work and brings home a paycheque.When Judy wanted to get a job,he told her she already had the most important one-caring for him and the kids.What theoretical perspective of the family does Brian hold?

What do we call a dual-income couple who cohabit together,have a socially approved sexual relationship,and have an adopted child?

Which statement indicates the importance of carefully defining the family?

Which statement does NOT illustrate a characteristic of households in preindustrial societies?

Which approach subscribes to the widely believed notion that the nuclear family is the best unit in which to raise children?

According to Talcott Parsons,what functions does the family perform?

What criticisms have current feminists launched against second-wave feminists from the 1960s and 1970s?

Janette and Alexandra were discussing their personal family experiences when Janette stated "And my messed-up life is largely a result of a patriarchal system." When Alexandra asked her to explain,which of the following would Janette offer?

The declining fertility rate over the past several decades can be attributed to women's rising level of education.

According to your text,when did womanhood become equated with motherhood?

What are the two key problems with the functionalist perspective on family?

When did a clear distinction between the public sphere of work and the private realm of family emerge?

Nina had just moved into the area and was talking with her neighbour.When Nina asked her how long she had lived there,Estelle responded,"The minute they instituted the no-fault divorce." When did Estelle move in?