HHS 4U1 Families In Canada Quiz and Flashcards Study Guide

Study Notes

Family and Marriage

An arranged marriage is a marriage where the partners are chosen by a third party, usually the parents or a matchmaker, rather than by the individuals themselves.
A blended family is a family where one or both parents have children from a previous relationship, and the new partner becomes a stepparent to the children.

Family Structures

An extended family is a family that includes relatives in addition to parents and children, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Marriage and Relationships

Monogamy is a form of marriage where one person has only one spouse or partner at a time.

Sociological Concepts

Patriarchy is a system of social organization in which men hold more power and dominate women, often in a family or society.

Theoretical Perspectives

Social exchange theory focuses on the idea that people form relationships based on a cost-benefit analysis, where they weigh the benefits of a relationship against the costs.
Conflict theory focuses on the role of power and conflict in shaping social relationships and institutions.

Fields of Study

Anthropology is the study of human cultures, societies, and behaviors, including their development, variation, and similarities.
Sociology is the study of human social behavior, relationships, and institutions, including the ways in which people interact and organize themselves.

Cognitive Biases

Ethnocentrism is the tendency to view one's own culture as superior to others and to judge other cultures based on one's own cultural norms.

Systems Theory

Systems theory is a theoretical approach that views social systems as composed of interrelated components that interact and adapt to their environment.

Description

Prepare for the final exam with this study guide/review questions for HHS 4U1 Families In Canada. The exam will cover multiple-choice questions, true and false, and short/moderate answer questions based on the textbook 'Individuals and Families in a Diverse Society' with a focus on Unit 1: All in the Family.