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Which type of family is often referred to as the 'standard North American family'?
Nuclear family
Under various laws, which types of relationships are considered families?
Common-law spouses, single parents, same-sex couples
What is the family of procreation based on?
Marriage or cohabitation
'Family of orientation' refers to the family that:
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What is the main reason for individuals to join an intentional family?
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Which of the following is an important consideration when discussing family theories as per the text?
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What does structural functional theory consider as important societal functions of the family?
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In terms of scale of analysis, which category does symbolic interactionism fall under?
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What is socialization, as described in the text?
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How do structural functionalists believe social stability is achieved in society?
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