30 Questions
Which of the following is a characteristic of neolocal residence?
Living independently from their birth families
What is the meaning of 'eros' in the context of Lee's six types of love?
Intense emotional attachment
Which parenting style focuses on low support and high control?
Authoritarian
What is the term for the practice in which a man is expected to marry the widow of his deceased brother?
Levirate
Which kinship system distinguishes between groups within the family based on side of family, generation, gender, etc.?
Sudanese kinship system
During which time period did the Baby Boom occur?
Late 1940s to early 1960s
What does heteronormativity refer to?
The social expectation and prevalence of heterosexuality
Which of the following is an example of polyandry?
Having more than one male partner
What is the main focus of Family Systems Theory?
The social development and behavior of individuals
What is the purpose of Levirate?
To provide inheritance for brothers' widows
What does Sororate refer to?
The inheritance of a deceased wife's sister
What is the definition of Polygyny?
Having more than one female partner
What does Marxist feminism focus on?
The influence of capitalism on the family unit
What is the definition of an atomistic family?
When individuals in the family are not connected relationally, socially, or financially
Which of the following best describes polygamy?
A marital system in which an individual has more than one spouse at the same time
What is the main focus of Marxist feminism?
Exploring the relationship between capitalism and women's oppression
How does Family Systems Theory view the family?
As an interconnected system where changes in one part can affect the entire family unit
What is the defining characteristic of an atomistic family?
Individualism and minimal interdependence among family members
What is the primary function of a domestic family?
To primarily function within the private realm of the home
Which of the following best describes homogamy?
The practice of marrying someone with similar social, cultural, or demographic characteristics
What is the definition of an arranged marriage?
A union where the spouses are selected by their families or a matchmaker
Which kinship system uses familiar terms like 'aunt,' 'uncle,' and 'cousin'?
Eskimo Kinship System
What does the term 'Baby Boom' refer to?
A significant increase in birth rates after World War II
What is a census family?
A statistical concept used in official population data
What does maternal feminism emphasize?
The unique contributions of women as mothers and caregivers
What does heteronormativity refer to?
The assumption that heterosexuality is the norm or default sexual orientation
What is risk culture?
The collective beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors within a society or organization related to risk assessment and management
What is the definition of a census family?
A statistical concept used in official population data
What is the definition of maternal feminism?
The unique contributions of women as mothers and caregivers
What is the definition of heteronormativity?
The assumption that heterosexuality is the norm or default sexual orientation
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