Understanding Step/Blended Families

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What percentage of blended families have children from each parent and no shared biological children?

1.6%

7.7%

32.2% (correct)

58.6%

What is the most significant challenge faced by step-parenting according to the text?

Favoritism

Stereotypes of wicked stepmothers

Children not interested in new siblings

Hostility between stepchildren (correct)

In a complex blended family, what does it mean if the parents have shared biological children and children from one parent?

There are no shared biological children

Both parents bring children from previous relationships (correct)

One parent does not have biological children

They share one child biologically

Which type of blended family consists of children of only one parent and no shared biological children?

Simple blended family (B) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of complex blended families have shared biological children and children from each parent?

7.7% (D) Signup and view all the answers

What makes blending families together complex according to the text?

The presence of shared biological children (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the challenges mentioned for children in blended families regarding loyalty?

Feeling pressure to decide between three parents (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why might children compete for their parents' affection in blended families?

They feel competition among blended family siblings (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common issue related to discipline in blended families?

Biological parents may undermine the authority of the stepparent (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why do some couples opt for living apart together (LAT) arrangements?

To prioritize independence and decision-making (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of couples who opt for living apart together (LAT) arrangements?

They are well-established in their lives, typically mid to late life (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why might parents guilt children into picking sides in blended families?

To fulfill their own emotional needs (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect for children to thrive in blended families according to the text?

Positive context with open communication and dignity granted (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do many couples practicing living apart together manage their finances according to the text?

Each partner makes decisions independently about money (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why do many LGB parents opt for unknown donors in the insemination process?

To access biological ancestry (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable challenge faced by lesbian women seeking custody of children?

Discrimination in obtaining custody (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why do some public adoption agencies stigmatize same-sex couples?

Because they discriminate based on sexual orientation (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why do wealthier LGB families have more choices in the adoption process?

Because they can afford less discriminatory agencies (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary focus of surrogacy in relation to gay men, as mentioned in the text?

Biological children over adoption (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the five classic social institutions mentioned in the text?

Polity, Economics, Family, Education, Religion (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which sociologists had a lot to say about religion according to the text?

Durkheim and Weber (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the perception regarding religion since the time of Durkheim and Weber?

It has been secularized and become less religious (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does Christendom refer to in the context of the text?

The rule of political societal rule of Christianity (C) Signup and view all the answers

In post-Christendom Europe and North America, what no longer overtly governs morality according to the text?

Christian ethics (C) Signup and view all the answers

At what societal level does religion still govern morality according to the text?

Micro level only (C) Signup and view all the answers

What term did Max Weber use to describe the idea that modernity would disenchant the world?

Desacralization (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why has religion lost its authority in providing services in modern society?

Governments have taken over those responsibilities (D) Signup and view all the answers

What trend is observed at the meso level regarding attendance and membership at places of worship?

Gradual decline (C) Signup and view all the answers

In post-secular societies, what is the relationship between religion and the state?

State does not prescribe or privilege any religion (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which region has the highest rate of religious adherence according to the text?

Ethiopia (C) Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic differentiates post-secularity from pure secularism in societies?

'Neither for nor against religion(s)' approach (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key change in the social location of religion according to the text?

From public to private sphere (D) Signup and view all the answers

'The ultimate questions of life cannot be answered by rationality alone.' What does this suggest about human understanding according to the passage?

'Sheer rationality' has its limits in addressing existential questions (B) Signup and view all the answers

What shift has been observed in the commitment level to religion, as discussed in the text?

From all-consuming commitment to a consumer item (D) Signup and view all the answers

How did Diana Bass differentiate between religiosity and spirituality in her focus groups?

By conducting a word association game (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a defining characteristic of spirituality compared to religion, based on the provided text?

Religion is more defined while spirituality is more open to interpretation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does science primarily focus on, contrasting it with religion according to the text?

Providing empirical evidence (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why do many people prefer being labeled spiritual rather than religious, as explained in the text?

Religious connotations are linked to negative terms like hypocrisy and superstition (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does spirituality differ from religion in terms of sacredness, based on the text?

Religion focuses on sacredness within institutions, while spirituality emphasizes personal sacredness among individuals (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do sociologists define religion according to substantive definitions?

By defining religion based on its essence and content (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to functional definitions of religion, what is the primary focus of defining religion?

Defining religion based on its consequences and functions (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does Harvey Cox view economic capitalism in relation to religion?

He argues that capitalism has become a form of religion (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which concept does Eugene McCarraher explore in 'The Enchantments of Mammon' regarding modern society?

How capitalism has spiritually influenced society (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why might some argue that popular culture has become a form of religion?

Because popular culture fulfills similar functions as traditional religions (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do functional definitions of religion differ from substantive definitions?

Functional definitions focus on what religion does, while substantive definitions focus on what religion is (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do humanistic meaning systems differ from religious meaning systems in interpreting life's meaning?

Humanistic systems create personal meanings without supernatural basis (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do functional definitions view the religiosity of various aspects in society?

Functional definitions consider everything as inherently religious (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinguishing feature of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in terms of their belief in God?

They are all monotheistic (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which belief system is based on spiritual progress through concepts like karma and reincarnation?

Hinduism (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key practice shared by Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism?

Meditation (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which religion focuses on the veneration of the past and tradition, rather than otherworldly concepts?

Confucianism (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the use of BCE and CE in the dating system instead of BC and AD?

To dechristianize historical dating (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a commonality among Judaism, Christianity, and Islam regarding their branches?

Each has three distinct branches (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which religion believes that suffering arises from desire and emphasizes enlightenment through self-denial and compassion?

Buddhism (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinguishing characteristic of Hinduism compared to Western religions like Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

Both A and C (D) Signup and view all the answers

'Monotheistic' refers to the belief in _____ God(s).

'One' (A) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of religiosity is measured by asking individuals if they identify as religious and are affiliated with a certain group?

Personal Religiosity (C) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the data provided, which religious group showed the least decline over the 20th century?

Conservative Protestants (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the increase in individuals identifying as Atheist, Agnostic, Spiritual, or None (AASN) suggest about religiosity?

A decline in religiosity (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do sociologists measure the social consequences of religion in addition to personal religiosity?

Both B and C (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which religious group showed a doubling in numbers over the 20th century according to the text?

Non-religious individuals (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the stability of the smaller segments of religion over the 20th century imply?

Stability within specific religious groups (D) Signup and view all the answers

What process does Weber refer to as the transition from a charismatic leader to a socially established institution?

Routinization of charisma (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why might some individuals feel a dislike towards organized religion according to the text?

Because beliefs become more ritualized (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of the loss of enchantment due to modernity?

Disenchantment and rationalization (D) Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the concept that modernization led to disenchantment and a decline in belief in the supernatural?

Secularization theory (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do religions typically begin according to the text?

With charismatic leaders like cults or NRMs (B) Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic distinguishes churches from sects in terms of membership?

Membership defined by birth (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do sects differ from churches in terms of their approach to social status?

Tend to be lower class (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a defining feature of denominations in the context of the text?

Midpoint between church and sect (B) Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates cults from sects based on the text?

Introduction of an entirely new belief system (C) Signup and view all the answers

How do mysticism and cults differ according to the text?

Mysticism is non-rational personal experience of individuals (B) Signup and view all the answers

'Man makes religion; religion does not make man.' According to Karl Marx, what does this statement imply about the nature of religion?

'Religion is a human creation.' (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe mysticism in relation to collectivity?

Loosely associated individuals with personal experiences (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason sociologists have started defining monthly attendance as regular instead of weekly?

To adapt to the sharp decline in weekly attendance after WWII (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which dimension of religiosity focuses on knowledge of the basic beliefs and scriptures of a religious group?

Intellectual dimension (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key characteristics that differentiates churches from other types of religious organizations?

Their focus on social order accommodation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Experiential dimension of religiosity primarily focus on?

Feelings of communication with the divine (D) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does the Consequential dimension of religiosity assess?

Effects of religious belief on behavior in everyday life (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic differentiates a church from a sect, according to Max Weber's church-sect typology?

Adaptation to social order (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant trend observed regarding daily prayer rates worldwide according to the text?

Highest prayer rates in the Global South (A) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes an ideal type according to Max Weber's church-sect typology?

'One-sided accentuation' of salient features (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which dimension of religiosity focuses on feelings of communication with the divine and personal subjective experiences?

'Experiential' dimension (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to Marx, how does religion function in society?

Religion distracts people from solving problems and alters their perception of reality. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did Durkheim consider the ultimate form of collective consciousness?

Religion (D) Signup and view all the answers

How did Max Weber differ in his focus compared to Marx and Durkheim?

Weber emphasized the influence of ideas on societal organization. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was Emile Durkheim's distinction between the sacred and profane based on?

Awe-inspiring elements separate from everyday life (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best summarizes Marx's view on religion as per the text?

Religion functions as a tool of exploitation by the ruling class. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did Durkheim believe was the role of religion in society?

To strengthen social cohesion (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what way did Weber's work 'The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism' connect Protestantism and capitalism?

Protestant ideas contributed to the rise of capitalist economies. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three forms of political analysis identified in the introduction?

Empirical, normative, semantic (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is defining politics challenging according to the text?

Negative associations and scandals related to politics (C) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect marks social activities within groups according to the text?

Conflict and differing opinions (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which concept is debated in terms of the scope of political study?

Focus solely on large entities like the state (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is politics considered a complex field according to the introduction?

Involves discussions, conflicts, and differing opinions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What fundamental question in political analysis concerns how those who make decisions can enforce them?

How decisions are implemented? (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to Aristotle, which form of government did he consider the ideal?

Monarchy (D) Signup and view all the answers

In political analysis, what is the primary concern related to the enforcement of decisions?

Balancing power and authority (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main distinction between power and authority in the context of politics?

Power relies on coercion, while authority implies a recognized right. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did Aristotle express concerns about regarding democracy in his classification of governments?

Mob rule (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was Winston Churchill's view on democracy as a form of government?

"Least bad" form (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why did Aristotle consider monarchy the ideal form of government?

Because it avoided mob rule present in democracies (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the distinction between "proper" and "deviant" forms of government in Aristotle's classification emphasize?

"Legitimacy" (B) Signup and view all the answers

"Legitimate right to enforce decisions" best relates to which concept discussed in political analysis?

"Authority" (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason behind the resignations of Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott from the federal cabinet?

To protest the PMO's intervention in the prosecution of a Quebec construction company (C) Signup and view all the answers

What key assumptions does the widely accepted definition of politics operate on?

Resolving conflicting interests and acknowledging economic scarcity (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does Harold Lasswell's concept of 'Who Gets What, When, How' primarily refer to in politics?

Deciding the distribution of economic goods (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do Canadians generally differ from Americans in their preferences regarding healthcare systems?

Canadians favor equal access and lower costs over freedom to choose (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why do Marxists believe that societal differences and conflicts can be eliminated?

By removing class distinctions and achieving consensus (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the central divide highlighted by Stoker in political preferences over the past two centuries?

Those who prefer liberty over equality vs. those who prefer equality over liberty (C) Signup and view all the answers

'Drain the swamp' was a promise made by which political figure during their campaign?

Donald Trump (D) Signup and view all the answers

What do political discussions expanded to encompass beyond healthcare, according to the text?

Environmental concerns (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why do some theorists question the idea of one person representing another's views?

Concern about continuous consultation (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to Mbembe, what concept explores how states acquire power over life and death?

Necropolitics (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of 'necropolitics' focus on?

Deciding who lives and dies (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to study political sociology and political economy according to the text?

To gain a comprehensive understanding (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the state hold according to Max Weber?

'Monopoly of legitimate use of physical force' (B) Signup and view all the answers

'Necrocracy' is a term associated with:

'Monopoly of death' (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of political sociology?

State-society relationships (D) Signup and view all the answers

'Necropolitics' emphasizes that a state's ability to decide life and death defines its:

'Sovereignty' (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels envision for society if the capitalist system were overthrown?

A society without politics. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a criticism of Marxism according to the text?

It is overly idealistic and overlooks human differences. (C) Signup and view all the answers

In liberal democracies like Canada and the United States, how are representatives chosen to govern?

Through regular elections by voters. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of governments in East Asian countries like China, Malaysia, and Singapore?

Prioritize economic development over democracy. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which governance structure resulted in widespread human rights abuses, particularly against women until its defeat in 2018?

Daesh (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant). (B) Signup and view all the answers

What do Indigenous models of government emphasize?

Respect for interdependence with the natural world. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How is 'Politics' as an academic subject denoted according to 'Defining Politics: A Few Opinions'?

'Politics' with a capital P. (D) Signup and view all the answers

'Defining Politics: A Few Opinions' states that politics is linked to what phenomena?

'Conflict and cooperation.' (A) Signup and view all the answers

What term describes a movement advocating for the separation of Prairie provinces from Canada?

Wexit (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to G.W.F. Hegel, civil society excludes which of the following?

Family (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which political theorist advocated for a 'micropolitical' analysis, examining power dynamics on a small scale?

Michel Foucault (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do liberals view politics in contrast to realists?

Extending beyond state actors (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which political concept refers to something that transcends national boundaries, authority, or interests?

Supranational (D) Signup and view all the answers

Feminists argue that every family is a political entity primarily due to what reason?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to poststructuralism, where does politics primarily operate?

'Across all social spheres' (C) Signup and view all the answers

'Governance' differs from 'government' by including influences from which additional sector in societal decisions?

'Interest groups' (D) Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic differentiates the 'deep' ecological school of thought from proponents of animal rights?

It aims to extend political boundaries to encompass the entire natural world. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the stance of Saint Francis of Assisi towards nature and living beings?

He practiced poverty and austerity, rejecting objectifying nature for control. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the study of politics in the Western world before the 20th century from later developments?

It was not an independent discipline, studied within law, philosophy, and history. (C) Signup and view all the answers

In what year was the American Political Science Association formed?

1903 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Indigenous theorists' view on politics from traditional Western perspectives?

They assert that waters, plants, and animals have their own rights to live their lives. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect did Pope Francis emphasize for a shift towards a more benevolent society?

Attitudes of exploitation and unchecked consumption (B) Signup and view all the answers