Exam 2: The Family in History

During the nineteenth century,the social construction of childhood developed in all of the following ways EXCEPT:

The pervasive element of European and American society in which men controlled all property and had control over women and children is called:

Respect for elders,reliance on extended family networks,and matrilineal descent are characteristics of which Early American groups?

For what reasons did companionate marriage appeal to many men in growing white-collar industries?

A family consisting of two parents and their children,whose priorities are personal fulfillment and common affection,would be considered a:

Which of the following has NOT been a change to our understanding of childhood in the late twentieth century?

Analyze the impact of the Industrial Revolution on family structure,paying particular attention to family structure,social class,and gender roles.

Archaeologists' discovery of Stone Age family burials in Europe was sociologically significant for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

Most colonial households were made up of:

As mate selection became less a matter of economics and status and more an emotional endeavor,young people began the practice of:

Government involvement in family life increased in the nineteenth century in all of the following ways EXCEPT:

Industrialization in the United States contributed to the development of all of the following ideals EXCEPT:

Between 1900 and 1965 the "industrial revolution" of household technologies such as dishwashers and microwave ovens impacted women's household labor in what way?

Colonial children were not considered innocent and were controlled through strict discipline and hard work,due primarily to which social force?

Discuss the social construction of childhood,evaluating the experiences of children throughout U.S.history as a reflection of broader cultural values.

In the early 1900s,the reasons for marriage began to change.This cultural shift is known as:

In the late twentieth century,cultural changes in the meaning of and motivation for marriage evolved in what way?

Describe the impact of slavery on the family structure of African Americans throughout U.S.history.

A type of family in which people are considered descendants of their mothers is called:

Evaluate the role of religion,particularly the Christian church,on family norms and values in the nineteenth century.