CHAPTER 18: FAMILIES

13 October 2022
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The family is a social institution that is found in:
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Every society.
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The concept "kingship" is defined as a social bond based on:
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Having the same ancestors Marriage Adoption
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Which of the following are traits of marriage?
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a legally approved relationship Sexual activity and childbearing Economic cooperation
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Recognizing which of the following as a "family" would support the trend in the United States toward a broader definition of "family"?
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Families of affinity
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The concept "endogamy" refers to marriage between:
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People of the same social category.
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A system of marriage that unites one woman or man is called:
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Polyandry
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The chapters suggests that he weakest families on Earth may be found in:
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Sweden.
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To which region of the world would you travel if you wanted to visit many countries in which the law permits polygamy?
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Africa or Asia
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In traditional regions of many low income countries, including Sra Lakca marriage:
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Has little to do with romantic love
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A concern about the importance of romantic love in the United States is that:
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physical passion is not always lasting. it is not always a stable foundation for marriage. it may contribute to a high divorce rate.
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In the United States, the average (mean) number of children per family is now:
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one.
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the term "empty nest" refers to:
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families whose children have grown and left home.
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Jessica Bernard claimed that marriage:
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benefits men more than women.
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Most people in the United States who divorce:
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remarry within five years.
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In 1989, which country became the first to legalize same sex marriage?
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Denmark