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Interracial marriage was legal in all U.S. states before 1967.
Interracial marriage was legal in all U.S. states before 1967.
False
The average age of first marriage has declined over the years.
The average age of first marriage has declined over the years.
False
Today, 18.8 percent of the U.S. population is made up of African, Asian, and Native Americans.
Today, 18.8 percent of the U.S. population is made up of African, Asian, and Native Americans.
True
Most people believe that race and ethnicity are crucial factors in selecting a marriage partner.
Most people believe that race and ethnicity are crucial factors in selecting a marriage partner.
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The proportion of racially mixed marriages in the U.S. is 5.0 percent.
The proportion of racially mixed marriages in the U.S. is 5.0 percent.
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Young people who marry later in life are more likely to take input from family members in their partner choices.
Young people who marry later in life are more likely to take input from family members in their partner choices.
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Industrialization changes the perception of children from an asset to a liability.
Industrialization changes the perception of children from an asset to a liability.
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Patriarchy has completely diminished in contemporary marriages.
Patriarchy has completely diminished in contemporary marriages.
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The sociologist Jessie Bernard argues that every marriage consists of a single relationship.
The sociologist Jessie Bernard argues that every marriage consists of a single relationship.
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In low-income countries, families tend to have more children compared to high-income nations.
In low-income countries, families tend to have more children compared to high-income nations.
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As of 1900, more than half of children born in the United States died by the age of ten.
As of 1900, more than half of children born in the United States died by the age of ten.
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On average, parents in high-income families spend about $500,000 to raise a child until adulthood.
On average, parents in high-income families spend about $500,000 to raise a child until adulthood.
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The average number of related children per family in the U.S. was approximately 0.88 in 2015.
The average number of related children per family in the U.S. was approximately 0.88 in 2015.
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Most adults in the United States have to manage both parental responsibilities and work obligations.
Most adults in the United States have to manage both parental responsibilities and work obligations.
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Couples who remain married typically do so for shorter periods due to higher life expectancy.
Couples who remain married typically do so for shorter periods due to higher life expectancy.
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The departure of children from their parent's home does not require any adjustments in the parents' relationship.
The departure of children from their parent's home does not require any adjustments in the parents' relationship.
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Divorce rates are generally higher in the West compared to the East.
Divorce rates are generally higher in the West compared to the East.
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Children who witness their parents' divorce are less likely to consider divorce themselves.
Children who witness their parents' divorce are less likely to consider divorce themselves.
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The importance of beauty in traditional marriage arrangements is unrelated to women's sensitivity about revealing their age.
The importance of beauty in traditional marriage arrangements is unrelated to women's sensitivity about revealing their age.
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The divorce rate for second marriages is lower than that of first marriages.
The divorce rate for second marriages is lower than that of first marriages.
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Love marriages commonly occur in rural areas according to the content.
Love marriages commonly occur in rural areas according to the content.
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People living in rural areas are more likely to divorce than those in urban areas.
People living in rural areas are more likely to divorce than those in urban areas.
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Micro-level theories focus on the broader societal structures that influence family life.
Micro-level theories focus on the broader societal structures that influence family life.
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Divorce rates are consistent among people with a college education and high-paying jobs.
Divorce rates are consistent among people with a college education and high-paying jobs.
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A century ago, it was common for girls in Sri Lanka and India to marry before the age of fifteen.
A century ago, it was common for girls in Sri Lanka and India to marry before the age of fifteen.
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Divorce rates have been increasing among older people.
Divorce rates have been increasing among older people.
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Thirty-two percent of U.S. families with children younger than eighteen have one parent in the household.
Thirty-two percent of U.S. families with children younger than eighteen have one parent in the household.
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Today, about four in ten young women in low-income nations are married before the age of eighteen.
Today, about four in ten young women in low-income nations are married before the age of eighteen.
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The overall marriage rates have decreased while divorce rates have gone up.
The overall marriage rates have decreased while divorce rates have gone up.
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Moving away from childhood homes has no impact on divorce likelihood.
Moving away from childhood homes has no impact on divorce likelihood.
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The proportion of one-parent families in the U.S. has decreased since 1972.
The proportion of one-parent families in the U.S. has decreased since 1972.
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Arranged marriages typically involve exchanges of wealth and favors between families.
Arranged marriages typically involve exchanges of wealth and favors between families.
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Typically, children living in one-parent households are most often living with their fathers.
Typically, children living in one-parent households are most often living with their fathers.
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Social-exchange theory emphasizes shared experiences and feelings within family life.
Social-exchange theory emphasizes shared experiences and feelings within family life.
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In rural Sri Lanka, courtship is largely considered too important to be left solely to the young.
In rural Sri Lanka, courtship is largely considered too important to be left solely to the young.
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About half of U.S. children will live with one parent at some point before turning eighteen.
About half of U.S. children will live with one parent at some point before turning eighteen.
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The law currently classifies domestic violence as a crime with no variations.
The law currently classifies domestic violence as a crime with no variations.
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U.S. society has shown increasing homogeneity in family structures over recent decades.
U.S. society has shown increasing homogeneity in family structures over recent decades.
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Only a small percentage of U.S. families today consist of married couples raising children.
Only a small percentage of U.S. families today consist of married couples raising children.
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The data indicates that 31 percent of all U.S. children live without any natural parent.
The data indicates that 31 percent of all U.S. children live without any natural parent.
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83 percent of one-parent families are headed by single fathers.
83 percent of one-parent families are headed by single fathers.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in June 2015 that states must extend legal marriage to same-sex couples.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in June 2015 that states must extend legal marriage to same-sex couples.
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Single parenthood increases a woman’s risk of wealth and financial security.
Single parenthood increases a woman’s risk of wealth and financial security.
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There are about 1.6 million births to unmarried women each year in the country.
There are about 1.6 million births to unmarried women each year in the country.
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The rate of childbirth to younger single women in their teens and twenties has increased in recent decades.
The rate of childbirth to younger single women in their teens and twenties has increased in recent decades.
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Stalking laws prohibit one ex-partner from threatening or following the other.
Stalking laws prohibit one ex-partner from threatening or following the other.
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Women can obtain court protection from an abusive spouse without needing separation or divorce.
Women can obtain court protection from an abusive spouse without needing separation or divorce.
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Domestic violence primarily causes physical injuries with no emotional or psychological effects.
Domestic violence primarily causes physical injuries with no emotional or psychological effects.
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Study Notes
Learning Objectives
- Understand families and how they differ across the world
- Analyze the diversity of family life throughout the life course
- Analyze the importance of divorce, remarriage, and various family forms
- Apply sociology's major theories to religion
- Discuss links between religion and social change
- Analyze patterns of religiosity in the United States
The Power of Society
- A survey of U.S. adults found strong correlation between religious affiliation and attitudes towards family and marriage
- 90% of self-described evangelical Protestants shared "old-fashioned" values
- A smaller percentage of Catholics or mainline Protestants held the same viewpoints
- Less than half of those without a religious affiliation held these values
Chapter Overview
- Explores the meaning and importance of families and religious organizations
- Tracks changes in families over time
- Explains the difference between religious and other types of knowledge
- Analyzes the evolution of religious organizations
- Notes the increasing Latino population in the U.S. and their tendency to have larger families than other ethnic groups
- Notes that family and religious institutions are closely linked and shape social norms
- Examines how differences in family forms depend on country, ethnicity, and other factors
- Shows how family life continues to evolve in response to factors like women's desire for more career options and better lives for their children
Family: Concepts and Theories
- The family is a social institution found in all societies
- It unites people in cooperative groups to care for one another, including children
- Family ties reflect kinship (common ancestry, marriage, or adoption)
- All societies have families, but the specific types and compositions differ between cultures
- Family structures commonly revolve around marriage, encompassing legal frameworks, economic cooperation, sexual activity and childbearing
Marriage Patterns
- Societal norms can influence who people marry
- Endogamy promotes marriage within the same social group
- Exogamy promotes marrying outside this group
- Varying cultural norms impact marriage and kinship structures
Residential Patterns
- Patriarchal societies often favor Patrilocality (living near the husband's family)
- Matrilocal residence is found in certain societies, such as the Iroquois, where couples live near the wife's family
- Neolocality (couples living apart from both sets of parents) is common in industrialized societies
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Explore the shifting dynamics of marriage and family structures in the United States through this quiz. Covering topics from interracial marriage to child-rearing costs, this quiz delves into sociological perspectives and historical changes in marital practices. Test your knowledge on how race, ethnicity, and socio-economic factors influence marriage today.
