Sociology Chapter on Family and Authority
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Which type of marriage is characterized by parents or religious leaders making the decision, with little to no input from the individuals involved?

  • 4 Exchange Marriage
  • 3 Child Marriage
  • 2 Fixed Marriage (correct)
  • I Referred Marriage
  • What is the primary difference between a nuclear family and an extended family?

  • The socioeconomic status of the family members
  • The geographical location of the family members
  • The number of children in the family
  • The presence of grandparents and other relatives (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a reconstituted family?

  • The presence of step-children
  • A family that has never experienced any change in structure (correct)
  • A family formed due to relocation or migration
  • Two families combining through marriage
  • In the context of kinship and politics, what does 'Nepotism' refer to?

    <p>The use of family ties to gain power in a community (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the four political structures has a central leader controlling power and resources?

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    What is the main difference between traditional authority and rational-legal authority?

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    Which type of authority is exemplified by Nelson Mandela, a leader who inspired change through charisma and personal appeal?

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    Which of these scenarios is an example of political dynasties?

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    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a secondary group?

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    What type of kinship is based on blood relations?

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    What kind of descent system traces lineage through the mother's side only?

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    Which type of marriage custom allows for multiple spouses at the same time?

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    Which of the following describes a society in which couples live near or with the husband's family after marriage?

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    Which group do we compare ourselves to for social norms and identity?

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    Which of the following best defines a society?

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    Which type of democracy involves people directly deliberating and deciding on legislation?

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    What does the term 'democratization' refer to?

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    Which of the following is NOT a requirement for democratization?

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    Which social group provides long-lasting emotional connections and psychological support?

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    Which of the following best describes the relationship between social categorization and stereotypes?

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    Which type of reference group do we aspire to be a part of?

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    Which level of social network involves large-scale interactions, such as economic or political interactions?

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    Which of the following is NOT a form of democracy?

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    Which of these concepts is closely related to the development of Foundational Civilizations?

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    Which of the following is NOT an example of an ascribed status?

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    What is the difference between enculturation and socialization?

    <p>Enculturation refers to learning one's own culture, while socialization refers to any kind of learning within a society. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of conformity involves publicly agreeing with a group but privately disagreeing?

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    What is considered an example of deviance?

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    The statement, "I am a proud Filipino" is an example of which type of identity?

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    Which of the following is not an example of a status set?

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    Which type of identity refers to a sense of belonging to a particular ethnic group?

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    What is the main purpose of socialization?

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    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Homo habilis?

    <p>Developed the ability to control fire (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between Australopithecus and Homo species?

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    Which of the following is an example of retreatism as defined by Strain Theory?

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    What is the main idea behind the Neolithic Revolution?

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    Which human right is being exercised when someone expresses their opinions freely without fear of punishment?

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    What are some examples of the common good?

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    Which of the following is NOT considered a defining characteristic of civilization?

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    What is the main difference between formal and informal deviance?

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    Which of the following is an example of innovation as defined by Strain Theory?

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    Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of social control?

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    Which of the following is a trait that is NOT shared by Homo habilis and Australopithecus?

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    What is the significance of the Laetoli site in Tanzania?

    <p>It is where evidence of bipedal hominids was found (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Australopithecus?

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    What is the main difference between the gracile and robust Australopithecus?

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    Which of these Homo species is considered to be the first hominid species distributed in the "Old World" (Africa & Asia)?

    <p>Homo erectus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Enculturation

    The process of learning and adopting one's own culture's values, beliefs, and behaviors.

    Socialization

    The process of learning norms and social skills necessary to function in society.

    Identity Formation

    The development of a distinct personality and sense of self.

    Ascribed Status

    A social position one is born into, involuntarily assigned.

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    Achieved Status

    A social position earned through effort and ability.

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    Compliance

    Conforming publicly while privately disagreeing.

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    Identification

    Adopting group behaviors only in their presence.

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    Deviance

    Nonconformity or behavior that violates social norms.

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    Arranged Marriage

    A marriage organized by a matchmaker, family, or community leaders.

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    Types of Arranged Marriages

    Different forms include referred, fixed, child, exchange, diplomatic, and modern arranged marriages.

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    Nuclear Family

    A family unit consisting of parents and their children.

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    Extended Family

    A family that includes relatives beyond the nuclear family, like grandparents and cousins.

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    Blended Family

    Formed when two families unite due to remarriage, including stepchildren.

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    Political Organization

    A system that governs and regulates societies, such as political parties and unions.

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    Max Weber's Types of Authority

    Three types: Traditional (customs), Charismatic (leaders' charm), and Rational-Legal (laws).

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    Nepotism

    Favoring family members in jobs or leadership roles.

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    Formal Deviance

    Violations of laws, such as theft and murder.

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    Informal Deviance

    Violations of social norms, not laws, like burping in public.

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    Social Control

    Mechanisms used to regulate behavior and maintain order.

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    Labeling

    Assigning a social label to a person, like 'criminal' or 'hero'.

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    Strain Theory

    Theory suggesting people commit deviant acts due to societal pressure.

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    Ritualism

    Following rules without aiming for success, like a bored employee.

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    Retreatism

    Rejecting both society's goals and means, such as addiction.

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    Rebellion

    Rejecting the system and promoting change, like activist movements.

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    Innovation

    Using unethical means to achieve goals, such as fraud.

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    Conformity

    Following social norms and laws, like working hard for success.

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    Human Dignity

    Respect all people deserve just for being human.

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    Human Rights

    Basic freedoms and rights every person possesses.

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    Common Good

    Resources and laws that benefit everyone in a community.

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    Biological Evolution

    Changes in genetics and traits of biological populations over generations.

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    Neolithic Revolution

    Transition from nomadic societies to agriculture and settlements.

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    Foundational Civilizations

    Early societies that independently developed cities and complexity.

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    Democratization

    The process of building political institutions and common interests.

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    Direct Democracy

    A system where citizens directly decide on legislation.

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    Representative Democracy

    A democracy where elected officials make legislative decisions.

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    Primary Groups

    Small, personal groups with close, intimate relationships.

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    Secondary Groups

    Larger, impersonal groups focused on achieving goals.

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    In-Groups

    Groups that individuals identify and feel loyalty towards.

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    Out-Groups

    Groups that individuals do not identify with or oppose.

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    Reference Groups

    Groups that influence behavior and attitudes through comparison.

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    Formal Reference Groups

    Organized groups with clear structures and goals.

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    Informal Reference Groups

    Casual groups providing personal influences.

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    Kinship

    The bond through blood, marriage, or social connections between individuals.

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    Affinal Kinship

    Kinship based on marriage or cohabitation.

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    Consanguineous Kinship

    Kinship based on blood relations.

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    Monogamy

    A marriage system with one spouse at a time.

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    Study Notes

    Enculturation and Socialization

    • Enculturation is the process of learning and adopting the values, beliefs, customs, language, and behaviors of one's own culture.
    • It begins in infancy and continues throughout life.
    • Socialization is the process of acquiring societal norms, values, and social skills to function within a society.
    • It helps individuals become integrated members of society.
    • Enculturation focuses on learning one's own culture, while socialization is broader, encompassing societal behavior.

    Identity and Identity Formation

    • Identity formation is the process of developing a unique personality and self-concept.
    • Key types of identity include:
      • Self-concept: Understanding oneself.
      • Cultural identity: Sense of belonging to a specific culture.
      • Ethnic identity: Identification with an ethnic group.
      • National identity: Identification with a nation.
      • Religious identity: Based on beliefs and practices.
    • An example demonstrates how multiple identities can coexist.

    Status and Roles in Society

    • Status refers to a social position held by a person.
    • Types of status include:
      • Ascribed status: Inherited at birth (e.g., nationality, family role, age).
      • Achieved status: Earned through effort and ability (e.g., profession, accomplishments).
      • Status set: The combination of all statuses a person holds.
    • A person can simultaneously hold multiple statuses.

    Conformity and Deviance

    • Conformity is adjusting beliefs or behaviors to fit in with a group.
    • It fosters identity and belonging.
    • Types of conformity include:
      • Compliance: Public conformity but private disagreement.
      • Identification: Adopting behavior only when the group is present.
      • Internalization: Deep acceptance of a belief or norm.
    • These varying levels of conformity demonstrate the complexity of social behavior.

    Deviance

    • Deviance is nonconformity or behavior that violates social norms.
    • It can be negative (crime) or positive (protesting for change).
    • Types of deviance include:
      • Formal deviance: Legal violations (e.g., theft, murder).
      • Informal deviance: Violations of social norms (e.g., bad manners).

    Social Control

    • Social control is the mechanisms used to regulate behavior and maintain social order.
    • Mechanisms include:
      • Labeling: Assigning social labels (e.g., "criminal").
      • Gossip: Informal social regulation.
      • Laws: Official legal rules.

    Strain Theory

    • Strain theory, by Robert K. Merton, proposes that societal pressures cause deviant acts.
    • Forms of deviance according to the theory include:
      • Ritualism: Following rules without aiming for success.
      • Retreatism: Rejecting society's goals and means.
      • Rebellion: Rejecting and advocating for change.
      • Innovation: Using unethical or illegal means for goals.
      • Conformity: Following norms and laws.

    Human Dignity, Rights, and the Common Good

    • Human dignity is the inherent respect for all people.
    • Human rights are fundamental freedoms and rights for all.
    • The common good benefits all members of a community.
    • These concepts are central to ethical treatment and societal well-being.

    Biological and Cultural Evolution

    • Biological evolution involves changes in genetic and inherited traits across generations.
    • Human evolution is a significant process leading to modern humans.
    • Homo and hominids are terms used to categorize different species in human evolution.
    • Australopithecus were early bipedal hominids.
    • Gracile Australopithecus ate fruit, while Robust Australopithecus ate tough vegetation.
    • Homo species (e.g., habilis, erectus, sapiens) demonstrate increasing brain size and tool use over time.
    • Homo sapiens sapiens (modern humans) emerged in Africa and migrated globally.

    Neolithic Revolution

    • The Neolithic Revolution introduced agriculture, replacing nomadic groups with settlements.
    • It began around 10,000 B.C. in the Fertile Crescent.
    • Impacts led to early civilizations.

    Early Civilizations

    • Civilizations are complex societies with agricultural surpluses and specialized labor.
    • Key characteristics of civilizations include large population centers, monumental architecture, writing systems, administration, and hierarchy.
    • Early civilizations are often found near rivers, like in river valleys.

    Democracy and Political Evolution

    • Democratization involves building political institutions and legitimacy.
    • Forms of democracy include direct democracy and representative democracy.
    • Ancient Greece is considered a source of democratic values.

    Understanding Society and Its Organization

    • Society is a group of individuals with shared purposes.
    • It's structured through primary (small, personal) and secondary (large, goal-oriented) groups.
    • In-groups and out-groups are groups we identify with or do not.
    • Reference groups are groups we compare ourselves to.
    • Social networks are the relationships between individuals, groups, and societies.

    Social Groups and Their Characteristics

    • Primary groups are characterized by close, personal relationships (e.g., family, close friends).
    • Secondary groups have larger, more impersonal, and goal-oriented relationships (e.g., workplaces, classrooms).

    Social Categorization and Identity

    • Social categorization is classifying people based on shared characteristics.
    • It can lead to stereotypes but is helpful in understanding groups.
    • Self-categorization theory examines how we view group members based on non-members.
    • In-groups and out-groups are groups we identify with or contrast ourselves to, respectively.

    Reference Groups

    • Reference groups are used for self-comparison to guide behavior and attitudes.
    • Types of reference groups include formal, informal, membership, disclaimant, and aspirational groups.

    Social Networks

    • Social networks are the structures of relationships between people, groups, or societies.
    • Levels of social networks include micro (small-scale), meso (medium-scale), and macro (large-scale) interactions.

    Cultural, Social, and Political Institutions: Kinship

    • Kinship refers to blood ties, marriage, and other social connections.
    • Types of kinship include affinal (marriage) and consanguineous (blood).
    • Descent systems (e.g., patrilineal, matrilineal, bilateral) trace lineage.

    Marriage and the Household

    • Marriage is a social institution for formal family units.
    • Different customs exist like endogamy (marriage within a group) and exogamy (outside a group).
    • Monogamy (one spouse) and Polygamy (multiple spouses) are common types.
    • Post-marital residency rules vary across societies (e.g., neolocal, patrilocal, matrilocal).

    Arranged Marriages and Social Customs

    • Arranged marriages are when matchmakers, families, or communities determine spouses.
    • Modern arranged marriages may involve more input from the individuals.

    Family and Household Structures

    • Families include individuals related by blood, marriage, adoption, or fostering.
    • Types of families include nuclear (parents + children), extended (multiple generations), single-parent, and blended (two families combining).

    Kinship and Politics

    • Kinship influences political power through political dynasties, kinship alliances, clan politics, and nepotism.

    Political and Leadership Structures

    • Political organizations govern and regulate societies (e.g., political parties, unions).
    • Types of political structures include bands, tribes, chiefdoms, and states.

    Authority and Power

    • Authority is the legitimate right to influence people.
    • Legitimacy is accepting power as valid.
    • Max Weber's types of authority include traditional, charismatic, and rational-legal.

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