Sociological Perspectives on Family

False (B)

same sex family

<p>biological</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nuclear Family = Parents and one or more children Single Parent Family = One parent and one or more children Blended Family = One or both parents have had a previous marriage and possibly children Extended Family = A nuclear or single parent family that lives with extended family members</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sexting with individuals outside a committed relationship (B), Engaging in virtual relationships (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A sense of hopelessness and lack of control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Young adults = Leaving home and finding full-time employment Women = Statistically living longer than men Lower-income students = Incurring more education debt Married couples = Forming social institutions for human needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Schools became the primary focus of children's lives after the enactment of labor laws, becoming mandatory until 14 and later 16 years old. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Murstein's Filter Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>steady</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Intimacy = Emotional connection and closeness between partners Passion = Physical and romantic attraction Commitment = Decision to stay in the relationship Homogamy = The practice of marrying someone with similar background</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Intimacy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The pool of potential partners from which a person can choose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>homogamy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Women preferred men who would be good fathers and providers for their children, while men preferred women who could bear healthy babies, and were intelligent and well-tempered to raise them. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Intimacy, passion, and commitment</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>romantic</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Complete agreement on all aspects of marriage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Liking = Intimacy Infatuation = Passion Empty Love = Commitment Consummate Love = Intimacy, Passion, Commitment</p> Signup and view all the answers

This theory views society as a complex system where different parts work together to ensure stability and solidarity. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of social structures and how they contribute to a harmonious whole.

This theory suggests that society is composed of groups constantly competing for limited resources such as wealth, power, or status. It highlights inherent power imbalances and conflicts between these groups, ultimately leading to social change.

This perspective sees society as a product of everyday interactions and the shared meanings created through communication and symbols. It emphasizes the individual's role in shaping and interpreting social reality.

This concept defines adulthood based on the number of years since birth. It's used to set legal and social boundaries based on age.

This concept defines adulthood through the physical changes experienced as individuals age. It's shaped by biological processes like sexual maturity and physical development.

Online infidelity involves engaging in flirting, sexting, or virtual relationships with someone outside of a committed relationship.

The longer life expectancy of women in Canada suggests a higher likelihood of women becoming caregivers for aging partners or family members.

Suicide, a serious mental health concern, is a leading cause of death in Canada, affecting more men than women.

The functionalist perspective views marriage as a crucial institution that serves societal needs, contributing to the organization and stability of society.

Historically, marriage was viewed primarily as an economic unit, with the goal of ensuring a functioning family for raising children and maintaining societal order.

The period of life after childhood and before adulthood.

A change or movement from one state or condition to another.

The time period before industrialization.

The time period marked by factories and cities.

A theory explaining how people narrow down their options for romantic partners through a series of filters.

The pool of potential partners.

Choosing partners based on shared characteristics like age, race, or education.

The stage where you test compatibility for long-term relationships, such as through engagement or cohabitation.

An older method of courtship where women would allow men to visit and socialize with them.

The early stages of a relationship where individuals go on dates and spend time together.

The theory that people are attracted to individuals with similar backgrounds and traits.

The theory that attraction is based on an unconscious image of the ideal partner.

A type of love characterized by emotional closeness, warmth, and deep friendship.

A type of love characterized by physical attraction, romantic feelings, and sexual desire.

A type of love characterized by a conscious decision to commit to a relationship.