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What type of marriage involves having more than one husband?
What type of marriage involves having more than one husband?
Which type of residence refers to a living arrangement where a couple resides with the husband's family?
Which type of residence refers to a living arrangement where a couple resides with the husband's family?
Which family type is characterized by one parent raising their child or children?
Which family type is characterized by one parent raising their child or children?
What term describes a family where females hold primary power positions?
What term describes a family where females hold primary power positions?
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What is defined as a legal process allowing couples to formalize a separation while remaining married?
What is defined as a legal process allowing couples to formalize a separation while remaining married?
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Which family structure is formed by blending two separate families into one?
Which family structure is formed by blending two separate families into one?
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The principle that all people are equal and should have equal rights is best defined as?
The principle that all people are equal and should have equal rights is best defined as?
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Which political structure involves family members participating in politics together?
Which political structure involves family members participating in politics together?
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Which type of residence allows a couple to live near either side of their family?
Which type of residence allows a couple to live near either side of their family?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of family mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a type of family mentioned?
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What does procreation refer to in the context of family structures?
What does procreation refer to in the context of family structures?
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Which of the following best describes a unilateral descent system?
Which of the following best describes a unilateral descent system?
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What is endogamy?
What is endogamy?
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Which of the following types of marriage allows for multiple spouses?
Which of the following types of marriage allows for multiple spouses?
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What defines a matrilineal system?
What defines a matrilineal system?
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Which of the following terms describes a marriage system that includes spouses from different tribes?
Which of the following terms describes a marriage system that includes spouses from different tribes?
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Which of the following accurately describes bilateral descent?
Which of the following accurately describes bilateral descent?
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What is the primary characteristic of polyandry?
What is the primary characteristic of polyandry?
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How does the concept of family orientation differ from procreation?
How does the concept of family orientation differ from procreation?
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What defines the term 'social institution'?
What defines the term 'social institution'?
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Study Notes
Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics
- The presentation is about understanding culture, society, and politics.
- This is lesson 2.
Functions of Cultural, Social, and Political Institutions
- Cultural, social, and political institutions have specific functions.
- Social institutions are mechanisms or patterns of social behaviors influencing our actions.
Types of Society
- A society consists of people coming together for a reason.
- This lesson examines the different aspects of a society. This includes family orientation and procreation, tracing family lineage, and types of marriage, residence patterns, and contemporary family types.
Family Orientation
- Procreation refers to the family created through marriage, adoption, or having children.
- Family of orientation is the family one is born into.
Practices in Tracing Family Lineage
- A unilineal system determines descent groups based on either the father's or mother's line.
- Patrilineal descent is traced through male ancestors, while matrilineal is traced through female ancestors.
- Bilateral descent is traced through both parents.
Types of Marriage
- Endogamy is marriage within one's own tribe or group, as regulated by custom or law.
- Exogamy involves marriage to someone from a different tribe or group.
- Polygamy involves having more than one spouse.
- Polyandry is marriage to more than one husband at a time.
- Monogamy is marriage to a single spouse.
Types of Residence
- Patrilocal residence involves living with or near the husband's family.
- Matrilocal residence involves living with or near the wife's family.
- Ambilocal residence involves living close to either the husband's or wife's family.
- Neolocal residence involves living separately from both the husband's and wife's families.
Types of Families in the Contemporary World
- Transitional families are families with various combinations of parents and children.
- Single-parent families are families run by one parent.
- Reconstituted families are those where one or both biological parents have remarried.
Politics Among Family Members
- Patriarchal systems involve males holding primary power.
- Matriarchal systems involve females holding primary power.
- Egalitarian systems promote the idea that everyone is equal.
- Political dynasties involve families with multiple members involved in politics.
- Incest is sexual activity between family members or close relatives.
Legal Separation
- Legal separation is a legal process in which a married couple formalizes a separation while remaining legally married.
- It is granted by a court order.
Annulment vs Divorce
- Annulment is a legal procedure to declare a marriage null and void, similar to a marriage that never happened.
- Divorce dissolves a valid marriage legally.
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This quiz explores the intricate relationships between culture, society, and politics as outlined in lesson 2. It delves into the functions of various institutions, types of societies, and family orientation practices, emphasizing the importance of lineage and family structure in social contexts.
