Exam 12: Marriage and Family

The incest taboo is a universal norm. Why,according to functionalists,is this so?

What are the two major components of romantic love?

Sociologically,there is no such thing as the American family,the African American family,or the white American family.

John was adopted as an infant by the Smiths,and has always considered them his real family. What do sociologists classify the Smith family as it is regarded by John?

In the United States,what are the most highly predictable social channels in the choice of a marriage partner?

In Bongo Bongo,male members of the tribe may each legally have three wives. This is a family relationship defined as ________.

Sociology and the New Technology,"What Color Eyes? How Tall? Designer Babies on the Way" looks at the possibility of designer babies created from a selection of certain characteristics. Explain the conflict theorists' view of such a phenomenon.

Journalistic accounts often state that one out of every two marriages ends in divorce. Explain why this statement presents a distorted image of divorce in the United States. Provide an alternative statistic which presents a more accurate description of divorce in the U.S.A.

Frank,Jim,Martha and Louise occupy the same apartment,sharing routine chores such as cooking,cleaning and laundry. Each contributes a share of their earnings to pay utilities and food costs. Sociologists would describe this group as a ________.

Internet dating has become the most popular way to meet a prospective mate.

Down-to-Earth Sociology,"You Want Us to Live Together? What Do You Mean by That?" describes the surge of cohabitation in the United States. What is the relationship between a couple's approach to cohabitation and the likeliness they will stay together and/or continue to cohabit?

What is the blended family?

How have housework,childcare,and other family obligations changed over the past forty years?

What is the single most significant issue that Native American families face?

41 states still limit marriage to men and women.

List and discuss the common cultural themes of family and marriage.

What is the single greatest influence of marital homogamy?

-In Figure 12.9,"What Percentage of U.S. Married Women Ages 40-44 Have Never Give Birth?" why do you think Asian Americans are listed as the lowest percentage of married women who never give birth?

What is the main difference between cohabitation and marriage?

Of the 60 million married couples in the United States today,statistics show that approximately ________ of these will be divorced a year from now.