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A social institution consists of a group of people who have come together for a common ______.
A social institution consists of a group of people who have come together for a common ______.
purpose
Family is the basic unit in society traditionally consisting of two ______ rearing their children.
Family is the basic unit in society traditionally consisting of two ______ rearing their children.
parents
Family orientation refers to the family that we are ______ into.
Family orientation refers to the family that we are ______ into.
born
Family procreation refers to the family you create through ______ and by having or adopting children.
Family procreation refers to the family you create through ______ and by having or adopting children.
The unilineal system refers to a system of determining ______ groups.
The unilineal system refers to a system of determining ______ groups.
In the unilineal system, one may trace lineage exclusively through male (patriline) or female (blank) ancestors.
In the unilineal system, one may trace lineage exclusively through male (patriline) or female (blank) ancestors.
The lineage of consanguinity is scientifically-based because a lot of deformities or genetic malfunctions happen due to ______ relationships.
The lineage of consanguinity is scientifically-based because a lot of deformities or genetic malfunctions happen due to ______ relationships.
The ______ and values of a society determine the structure and function of its institutions.
The ______ and values of a society determine the structure and function of its institutions.
Patrilineal refers to the relationship to the father or descent through the ______.
Patrilineal refers to the relationship to the father or descent through the ______.
Matrilineal refers to familial relationship that can be traced through the ______.
Matrilineal refers to familial relationship that can be traced through the ______.
A ______ system refers to both the female and male lineage.
A ______ system refers to both the female and male lineage.
All societies have some form of an ______ taboo that forbids sexual relationships with certain people.
All societies have some form of an ______ taboo that forbids sexual relationships with certain people.
Legally, ______ cannot marry each other as stated in Section 1, Article 38 of the Family Code.
Legally, ______ cannot marry each other as stated in Section 1, Article 38 of the Family Code.
Traditionally, in the Philippines, you cannot marry or have a relationship with someone in your family ______.
Traditionally, in the Philippines, you cannot marry or have a relationship with someone in your family ______.
A legal separation is granted in the form of a ______ order.
A legal separation is granted in the form of a ______ order.
An annulment is a legal procedure for declaring a marriage ______ and void.
An annulment is a legal procedure for declaring a marriage ______ and void.
Ambilocal residence involves couples living with either spouse’s ______.
Ambilocal residence involves couples living with either spouse’s ______.
Neolocal residence is when a married couple resides separately from both their ______ households.
Neolocal residence is when a married couple resides separately from both their ______ households.
Fictive kinship describes social ties that are not based on ______ or affinal ties.
Fictive kinship describes social ties that are not based on ______ or affinal ties.
The small world phenomenon is also known as the small world ______.
The small world phenomenon is also known as the small world ______.
Compradazgo is a reciprocal relationship between a godparent and the ______.
Compradazgo is a reciprocal relationship between a godparent and the ______.
The famous phrase related to the small world phenomenon is ______ degrees of separation.
The famous phrase related to the small world phenomenon is ______ degrees of separation.
A transitional family assists young women in developing educational, vocational, and social ______.
A transitional family assists young women in developing educational, vocational, and social ______.
The theory of six degrees of separation was first proposed by ______ Karinthy.
The theory of six degrees of separation was first proposed by ______ Karinthy.
A single parent raises a child in the absence of the other ______.
A single parent raises a child in the absence of the other ______.
A reconstituted family is a blended family where parents may have children from ______ relationships.
A reconstituted family is a blended family where parents may have children from ______ relationships.
Stanley Milgram conducted a test of the six degrees of separation theory in ______.
Stanley Milgram conducted a test of the six degrees of separation theory in ______.
A patriarchal social system is characterized by males holding primary ______.
A patriarchal social system is characterized by males holding primary ______.
According to Robin Dunbar, the magic number for the average person’s social network is ______.
According to Robin Dunbar, the magic number for the average person’s social network is ______.
The tightest circle of relationships consists of just ______ people.
The tightest circle of relationships consists of just ______ people.
A person typically has ______ genuine relationships in their life.
A person typically has ______ genuine relationships in their life.
Human beings are fundamentally considered to be ______ beings.
Human beings are fundamentally considered to be ______ beings.
Divorce is known as the dissolution of ______, which terminates the marital union.
Divorce is known as the dissolution of ______, which terminates the marital union.
______ is the marriage within one’s own tribe or group as required by custom.
______ is the marriage within one’s own tribe or group as required by custom.
______ is defined as being married to multiple people at the same time.
______ is defined as being married to multiple people at the same time.
Monogamy is when you are married to, or in a sexual relationship with, ______ person at a time.
Monogamy is when you are married to, or in a sexual relationship with, ______ person at a time.
Patrilocal residence means a man remains in his father’s house after reaching ______.
Patrilocal residence means a man remains in his father’s house after reaching ______.
Matrilocal residence requires a woman to remain in her ______ household after marriage.
Matrilocal residence requires a woman to remain in her ______ household after marriage.
Domicile refers to a fixed permanent ______ to which one intends to return.
Domicile refers to a fixed permanent ______ to which one intends to return.
In societies with ______ service, a man moves in with his wife's family but eventually establishes his own household.
In societies with ______ service, a man moves in with his wife's family but eventually establishes his own household.
Flashcards
Patrilineal
Patrilineal
A kinship system where lineage is traced through the father.
Matrilineal
Matrilineal
A kinship system where lineage is traced through the mother.
Bilateral
Bilateral
A kinship system where lineage is traced through both the mother and father.
Incest taboo
Incest taboo
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Consanguineous relationship
Consanguineous relationship
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Legal separation
Legal separation
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Annulment
Annulment
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Marriage restrictions
Marriage restrictions
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What are social institutions?
What are social institutions?
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What is family orientation?
What is family orientation?
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What is family procreation?
What is family procreation?
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What is unilineal descent?
What is unilineal descent?
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What is patrilineal descent?
What is patrilineal descent?
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What is matrilineal descent?
What is matrilineal descent?
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What is consanguinity?
What is consanguinity?
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What is affinity?
What is affinity?
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Divorce
Divorce
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Endogamy
Endogamy
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Exogamy
Exogamy
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Polygamy
Polygamy
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Polygyny
Polygyny
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Polyandry
Polyandry
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Monogamy
Monogamy
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Residence
Residence
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Ambilocal Residence
Ambilocal Residence
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Neolocal Residence
Neolocal Residence
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Fictive Kinship
Fictive Kinship
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Compradazgo
Compradazgo
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Single-Parent Family
Single-Parent Family
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Reconstituted Family
Reconstituted Family
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Patriarchal Social System
Patriarchal Social System
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Matriarchal Social System
Matriarchal Social System
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Six Degrees of Separation
Six Degrees of Separation
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Anthropology
Anthropology
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Dunbar's Number
Dunbar's Number
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Neocortex
Neocortex
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Small World Phenomenon
Small World Phenomenon
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Tightest Circle
Tightest Circle
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Good Friends
Good Friends
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Acquaintances
Acquaintances
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Study Notes
Humans as Social Beings
- A small world phenomenon (also known as the small world effect) suggests that the chain of acquaintances needed to connect two people globally is often short, typically six degrees of separation.
- Six degrees of separation postulates that any person on Earth can be linked to any other person through a chain of acquaintances with a maximum of five intermediaries.
- The concept was initially proposed by Frigyes Karinthy but popularized by Stanley Milgram's 1967 experiment, which found an average of six intermediaries connecting two randomly selected US citizens.
- Dunbar's research linked brain size (specifically the neocortex) to group size, concluding that the average human can maintain meaningful relationships with around 150 people (often referred to as Dunbar's number).
- This limit stems from the brain's cognitive and language processing capacity to maintain social connections.
- Social circles form layers, with a core of five close loved ones, followed by 15 good friends, 50 friends, 150 meaningful contacts, 500 acquaintances, and 1500 recognizable people known to an individual.
Social Institutions
- Social institutions are structured systems within society, defining interactions and providing stability.
- Family is the fundamental social unit, typically centered around two parents raising children.
- Kinship relationships can be classified based on consanguinity (blood relation) or affinity (relationship through marriage).
- Lineage tracing systems include patrilineal, matrilineal, and bilateral systems.
Marriage and Family Types
- Marriage customs vary significantly across cultures, defining who can marry whom.
- Incest taboos are observed universally across cultures, prohibiting sexual relations with close relatives.
- Monogamy is a single relationship at a time whereas polygamy represents multiple spouses.
- Different types of marital residences exist, such as patrilocal, matrilocal, and neolocal.
- Family structures can be classified as single-parent, blended (reconstituted), or traditional nuclear families.
Family Politics
- Power dynamics within families vary depending on cultural values and beliefs.
- Patriarchal societies are characterized by male dominance over females.
- Matriarchal societies tend to exhibit female dominance in roles of power and control of property.
- Egalitarian systems promote equal rights and opportunities for all genders.
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Test your knowledge on the fascinating concept of humans as social beings, including the six degrees of separation and Dunbar's number. Explore how these ideas explain our connections and the limits of our social networks. Dive into the experimental findings and their implications on our relationships and community structures.
