Sociology Family Concepts Flashcards

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What defines families?

A system of tracing descent through both sides of the family

A legally recognized arrangement between individuals

A social network based on common ancestry

Relationships in which people live together with commitment (correct)

What is kinship?

A social network of people based on common ancestry, marriage, or adoption.

What is a family of orientation?

The family into which a person is born.

What is a family of procreation?

The family that a person forms by having or adopting children. Signup and view all the answers

What defines an extended family?

A family unit composed of relatives in addition to parents and children. Signup and view all the answers

What is a nuclear family?

A family composed of one or two parents and their dependent children. Signup and view all the answers

What is marriage?

A legally recognized and/or socially approved arrangement between individuals. Signup and view all the answers

Monogamy refers to a marriage between two partners.

True Signup and view all the answers

Polygamy involves marrying multiple partners of the same sex.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is polygyny?

The concurrent marriage of one man with two or more women. Signup and view all the answers

What is polyandry?

The concurrent marriage of one woman with two or more men. Signup and view all the answers

What does patrilineal descent mean?

A system of tracing descent through the father's side. Signup and view all the answers

What is matrilineal descent?

A system of tracing descent through the mother's side. Signup and view all the answers

What does bilateral descent refer to?

A system of tracing descent through both the mother's and father's sides. Signup and view all the answers

What defines a patriarchal family?

A family structure where authority is held by the eldest male. Signup and view all the answers

What defines a matriarchal family?

A family structure where authority is held by the eldest female. Signup and view all the answers

What does egalitarian family mean?

A family structure where both partners share power and authority equally. Signup and view all the answers

What is patrilocal residence?

The custom of a married couple living with the husband's family. Signup and view all the answers

What is matrilocal residence?

The custom of a married couple living with the wife's parents. Signup and view all the answers

What is neolocal residence?

The custom of a married couple living in their own residence apart from both sets of parents. Signup and view all the answers

What does endogamy mean?

The practice of marrying within one's own social group. Signup and view all the answers

What is exogamy?

The practice of marrying outside one's own social group. Signup and view all the answers

What is the sociology of family?

The subdiscipline of sociology that studies family life patterns. Signup and view all the answers

What is cohabitation?

A situation where two people live together as a couple without being legally married. Signup and view all the answers

What are domestic partnerships?

Household partnerships where an unmarried couple lives together in a committed relationship. Signup and view all the answers

What does homogamy mean?

The pattern of individuals marrying those with similar characteristics. Signup and view all the answers

What are dual-earner marriages?

Marriages where both spouses are in the labor force. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term second shift refer to?

The domestic work that employed women perform at home after work. Signup and view all the answers

What is a blended family?

A family consisting of a husband, wife, and children from previous marriages. Signup and view all the answers

What is love in the context of marriage?

Falling in love with and marrying people of similar social backgrounds. Signup and view all the answers

What is the functionalist perspective of family?

A perspective emphasizing the family's role in sexual regulation, socialization, and support. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Family Concepts

Families are committed relationships where individuals live together, function as an economic unit, and provide care for children, creating a significant group identity.
Kinship refers to a social network based on common ancestry, marriage, or adoption.

Types of Families

Family of orientation is the family a person is born into, typically where early socialization occurs.
Family of procreation is formed by a person through having or adopting children.
Extended family includes relatives beyond parents and children living together.
Nuclear family consists of one or two parents and their dependent children living separately from other relatives.

Marriage and Relationship Dynamics

Marriage is a legally recognized arrangement between two or more individuals with rights and obligations that often includes sexual relations.
Monogamy involves a marriage between two partners, traditionally a woman and a man.
Polygamy is the simultaneous marriage of one individual with multiple partners, categorized into polygyny (one man, multiple women) and polyandry (one woman, multiple men).

Descent Systems

Patrilineal descent traces lineage through the father’s side of the family.
Matrilineal descent traces lineage through the mother, common among some Native American tribes.
Bilateral descent recognizes descent through both the maternal and paternal lines.

Family Structures

Patriarchal family structures give authority to the eldest male (usually the father).
Matriarchal family structures assign authority to the eldest female (usually the mother).
Egalitarian families share power and authority equally between partners.

Residence Patterns

Patrilocal residence is when a married couple lives with the husband’s family.
Matrilocal residence is when a couple lives with the wife’s family.
Neolocal residence occurs when couples live independently from both sets of parents.

Marriage Practices

Endogamy is the practice of marrying within one’s own social group.
Exogamy involves marrying outside one’s social group.

Sociology of Family

The sociology of family explores patterns of family life and variations in family structures.

Modern Living Arrangements

Cohabitation is when a couple lives together without being legally married.
Domestic partnerships are households where unmarried couples live together in a committed relationship with similar rights to married couples.

Marriage Trends

Homogamy is the tendency for individuals to marry those with similar characteristics such as education, race, or social class.
Dual-earner marriages feature both spouses engaged in the labor force.

Domestic Responsibilities

The "second shift" describes the additional domestic work employed women undertake at home after their job.

Blended Families

Blended families combine children from previous marriages with a new marital union.

Context of Love and Relationships

Love can be influenced by social background leading individuals to marry those of similar education, age, social class, and race.

Functionalist Perspective on Families

The Functionalist Perspective highlights family roles in sexual regulation, socialization, economic support, and providing social stability.

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Test your knowledge on key concepts in family sociology with these flashcards. This quiz covers essential terms such as families, kinship, and family of orientation, helping you understand the dynamics and structure of familial relationships. Perfect for sociology students and enthusiasts alike!