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Which theoretical perspective emphasizes the competition for limited resources within society?
Which theoretical perspective emphasizes the competition for limited resources within society?
Feminist Theory aims to maintain traditional gender roles and support patriarchal structures.
Feminist Theory aims to maintain traditional gender roles and support patriarchal structures.
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What is the main characteristic of a blended family?
What is the main characteristic of a blended family?
One or both parents have had a previous marriage and possibly children from that marriage.
The _____ family consists of one parent and one or more children.
The _____ family consists of one parent and one or more children.
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Match the following family types with their definitions:
Match the following family types with their definitions:
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Which of the following is NOT a typical area of similarity that attracts people according to mate selection theories?
Which of the following is NOT a typical area of similarity that attracts people according to mate selection theories?
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In pre-industrial times, children were primarily seen as valuable members of the family and not workers.
In pre-industrial times, children were primarily seen as valuable members of the family and not workers.
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What role did the family play in arranged marriages, as described in the text?
What role did the family play in arranged marriages, as described in the text?
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In the 1930s, 'going steady' meant dating but not necessarily discussing _________.
In the 1930s, 'going steady' meant dating but not necessarily discussing _________.
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Match the following types of infidelity with their descriptions:
Match the following types of infidelity with their descriptions:
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What was the primary reason for the shift in family lifestyle during the Industrialization period?
What was the primary reason for the shift in family lifestyle during the Industrialization period?
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According to the content, men are less likely to commit suicide than women.
According to the content, men are less likely to commit suicide than women.
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Name a few functions of a family.
Name a few functions of a family.
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Many people find a mate in society because individuals are attracted to differnt ______
Many people find a mate in society because individuals are attracted to differnt ______
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Match the following time periods with a description of how dating was percieved:
Match the following time periods with a description of how dating was percieved:
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Which of the following best describes what a developmental perspective on mate selection means?
Which of the following best describes what a developmental perspective on mate selection means?
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According to the social exchange theory, people often seek a partner who 'balances their assets and deficits'.
According to the social exchange theory, people often seek a partner who 'balances their assets and deficits'.
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What is the primary reason that has caused an increase in suicide rates since the 1970's?
What is the primary reason that has caused an increase in suicide rates since the 1970's?
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In the functionalist view of marriage, marriage is seen as a social institution that has been developed to meet humans' basic ________.
In the functionalist view of marriage, marriage is seen as a social institution that has been developed to meet humans' basic ________.
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Match the following reasons for divorce with a corresponding example
Match the following reasons for divorce with a corresponding example
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Study Notes
Sociological Perspectives on Society
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Functionalism: Views society as a system where parts work together for stability and solidarity.
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Conflict Theory: Focuses on competition for limited resources (e.g., wealth, power) between groups like classes, races, and genders.
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Feminist Theory: Highlights gender inequality and its intersections with other social categories (race, class). It emphasizes women's perspectives and aims to dismantle patriarchal structures.
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Symbolic Interactionism: Emphasizes how shared meanings from daily interactions construct society. Individuals interpret symbols (language, gestures) to shape their social reality.
Family Structures
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Nuclear Family: Composed of parents and one or more children.
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Single-Parent Family: One parent and one or more children.
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Extended Family: A nuclear or single-parent family living with extended relatives.
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Same-Sex Family: Two people of the same sex with or without children.
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Blended Family: One or both parents have children from a previous marriage.
Developmental Clocks
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Chronological Clock: Measures time by age (e.g., age of majority for legal rights and responsibilities), which is influenced by life expectancy.
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Biological Clock: Reflects physical changes with age, such as sexual maturity and physical development. It's influenced by improved nutrition and healthcare.
Transition and Adolescence
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Transition: The change from one state to another.
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Adolescence (Pre-industrial): Children worked for family survival; little emphasis on child development or childhood.
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Industrialization (Late 19th Century): Families move to cities, some children work with parents; family life becomes more varied.
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20th Century: Increased importance of education and mandatory schooling with labour laws; teenagers emerge as a distinct demographic group.
Mate Selection & Marriage
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Arranged Marriages: Selection of partners by families, with lower divorce rates and reported higher marital satisfaction.
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Courtship and Dating: Evolved from formalized customs to more casual dating in the 1950s-60s.
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Mate Selection Theories: Individuals are attracted to similar backgrounds and resources (age, race, SES, interests, etc.).
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Ideal Mate Theory: Attraction based on unconscious ideals of partner.
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Developmental Perspective: Understanding self-identity before forming relationships that define it.
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Evolutionary Psychology: Women seek providers and good fathers, and men seek fertile and nurturing partners.
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Social Exchange Theory: Partners balance resources and deficits; matches can reflect power or economic advantages.
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Functions of Family: Reproduction, socialization, caregiving, resource production and consumption.
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Reasons for Divorce: Communication problems, infidelity, financial strain, incompatibility, substance abuse, domestic violence, lack of intimacy, parenting conflicts, mental health issues, or cultural differences.
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Types of Infidelity: Emotional, physical, and online/cyber.
Young Adulthood Issues
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Longer Life Expectancy: Significant implications for caregiving roles.
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Mental Health Issues: Prevalence in young adults with suicide as a significant concern. Higher rates amongst males.
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Educational Access: Students from lower-income families face increased student debt due to tuition increases.
Historical Marriage
- Early Human Organization: Families fostered reproduction, child-rearing, and societal integration; love was not always a primary consideration for marriage.
- Changing Views: Society increasingly views marriage in relation to love and individual happiness.
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Explore different sociological perspectives such as Functionalism, Conflict Theory, Feminist Theory, and Symbolic Interactionism. Additionally, learn about various family structures including nuclear, single-parent, extended, and same-sex families. This quiz will enhance your understanding of how societal functions and family dynamics intersect.
