Question 1

Some _________theorists argue that the unpaid work historically done by women (cooking, cleaning, and raising children) helps men while the financial support that employed husbands provide helps women.

Accepted Answer

A)  consensus 
B)  feminist 
C)  conflict 
D)  symbolic interactionist

Question 2

Margaret's family of four was asked to be a part of a research project on the division of labor and daily chores. They were each asked to keep a detailed account of their activities for one week. This would be an example of a

Accepted Answer

A)  longitudinal survey. 
B)  cohort study. 
C)  time use study. 
D)  in-depth interview.

Question 3

What theoretical perspective revolves around people's ability to enact social roles based on the expectations of others?

Accepted Answer

A)  conflict 
B)  feminism 
C)  modernity 
D)  symbolic interaction

Question 4

Compare and contrast the personal family, the legal family, and the family as an institutional arena. Give examples of each.

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Question 5

What theoretical perspective does the following statement represent? "It is critical to understand the process by which individuality changed personal and institutional relations."

Accepted Answer

A)  demographic perspective 
B)  life course perspective 
C)  modernity 
D)  symbolic interaction

Question 6

What is one of the ways that sociologists attempt to reduce bias in their studies?

Accepted Answer

A)  collecting their own data 
B)  writing their own survey questions 
C)  using publicly funded nationally representative studies 
D)  using data from Internet news sites

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of a personal family?

Accepted Answer

A)  a family friend who you call "auntie" but who does not consider herself part of your family 
B)  a stepchild who considers him- or herself part of the family and whose stepparent considers the stepchild part of the family 
C)  your best friend, who also considers you his or her best friend 
D)  your family pet

Question 8

What theoretical perspective does the following statement represent? "The roles of men and women are part of an 'unstable system ripe for change.'"

Accepted Answer

A)  consensus 
B)  conflict 
C)  structural functionalism 
D)  symbolic interaction

Question 9

A young girl likes stories about princesses who are kind and beautiful. Her parents praise her when she does something nice, and they compliment her when she plays dress up. As she grows older, the girl continues to emulate these qualities. Even as an adult, she always tries to be nice and look her best. A feminist theorist might say this is an example of what?

Accepted Answer

A)  exchange theory 
B)  socialization 
C)  life course perspective 
D)  genealogy

Question 10

In which institutional arena does facilitation of divorce take place?

Accepted Answer

A)  the state 
B)  the market 
C)  the family 
D)  symbolic interaction

Question 11

Why did the idea of a "household head" come under attack during the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

A)  Feminists didn't like the implied expectation of marriage. 
B)  The Census Bureau did not have a clear definition of family. 
C)  The Census Bureau only had six categories for family relationships. 
D)  Feminists didn't like the implied presumption of male authority.

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of a legal family member?

Accepted Answer

A)  a family friend whom you call "auntie" 
B)  your best friend 
C)  your little sister 
D)  your family pet

Question 13

What constitutes the breadwinner-homemaker family as understood as traditional in the 1950s?

Accepted Answer

A)  either parent employed, while the other takes care of their children 
B)  an employed father, a mother without employment, and their children 
C)  an employed mother, a father without employment, and their children 
D)  two employed parents and their children

Question 14

What theoretical perspective does the following statement represent? "Studies of birth, death, and migration should occur at the population level to help us better understand families."

Accepted Answer

A)  demographic perspective 
B)  life course perspective 
C)  modernity 
D)  symbolic interaction

Question 15

Julia's friends visit her while she is babysitting her young nephew. Julia's nephew doesn't seem interested in any of the new people he is introduced to and prefers to be held by his aunt. What can be inferred from his behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  He considers Julia's friends part of his personal family. 
B)  He understands the family as an institutional arena. 
C)  He understands the difference between family members and others. 
D)  He is not receiving adequate emotional or physical care at home.

Question 16

By 1980, the census form dropped the category "household head" and replaced it with____________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  "householder" 
B)  "opposite-sex husband/wife/spouse" 
C)  "father/husband" 
D)  "father or mother"

Question 17

When it comes to understanding families, how are structural functionalists and conflict theoretical perspectives different? Based on what you read in the chapter, contrast how the two theories might explain the rise of the breadwinner-homemaker family.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

A couple is in the process of adopting a child. They are very excited to become parents and often talk about introducing their child to their favorite foods, what kinds of outfits they will buy for their child, and what they hope to teach their child. This couple is discussing the________ arena.

Accepted Answer

A)  state 
B)  market 
C)  family 
D)  genealogy

Question 19

Why is college financial aid affected by how rich or poor a student's parents are?

Accepted Answer

A)  Failing to pay for a child's college is considered abandonment. 
B)  Teachers are seen as extensions of parental authority. 
C)  Parents alone have the authority to decide whether their children attend college. 
D)  People are expected to sacrifice time, energy, and money for their families.

Question 20

Describe how you would use genealogical approaches to explore three elements of your background.

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Exam 1: A Sociology of the Family