Families and Relationships - introduction Flashcards

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What is the definition of a nuclear family?

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A nuclear family consists of two parents and their children living together.

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True or False: Extended families include relatives beyond the nuclear family.

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True

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3
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Fill in the blank: A family structure that includes grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins is known as an __________ family.

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extended

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4
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What term describes the legal union of two people as partners in a personal relationship?

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Marriage

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5
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What is cohabitation?

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Cohabitation is when two people live together in a long-term relationship without being married.

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6
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List one advantage of a nuclear family.

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Greater privacy and autonomy in family decisions.

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7
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What is a blended family?

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A blended family is formed when one or both partners in a relationship have children from previous relationships.

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True or False: Same-sex couples can form families that are legally recognized in many jurisdictions.

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True

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9
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What is the term for a family consisting of one parent and their children?

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Single-parent family

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10
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Define the term ‘kinship’.

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Kinship refers to the social relationships that connect individuals through blood, marriage, or adoption.

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What is the primary function of families according to sociologists?

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To provide emotional and financial support to its members.

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Fill in the blank: Families often socialize children by teaching them __________ values.

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cultural

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What is the difference between ascribed status and achieved status in a family context?

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Ascribed status is assigned at birth, while achieved status is gained through personal effort.

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14
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True or False: Family structures have remained unchanged over the past century.

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False

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15
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What is the term for the practice of marrying within one’s own social or cultural group?

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Endogamy

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16
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What role does the family play in the socialization of children?

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The family teaches children norms, values, and behaviors of their culture.

17
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What is the term for a family that includes only one parent raising their children?

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Single-parent family

18
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What does the term ‘family diversity’ refer to?

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Family diversity refers to the variety of family structures that exist in society.

19
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Fill in the blank: In many cultures, __________ roles are often assigned based on gender.

20
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What is the impact of divorce on family structure?

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Divorce can lead to the formation of single-parent families or blended families.

21
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True or False: Adoption is a legal process that creates a parent-child relationship.

22
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What is a common reason for the rise of single-parent families?

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Increased rates of divorce and unmarried parents.

23
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What does the term ‘patriarchy’ refer to in the context of family?

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A social system where men hold primary power and authority in family roles.

24
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What is the term for family members who live apart but maintain connections?

A

Distant relatives

25
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What is a family tree?

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A diagram that shows the relationships between family members across generations.

26
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Fill in the blank: __________ families are characterized by multiple generations living together.

27
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What is the role of grandparents in modern families?

A

Grandparents often provide support, care, and guidance to their grandchildren.

28
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True or False: Families can only be biological.

29
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What is the term for a family formed through the marriage of two previously single parents?

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Blended family

30
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What is the significance of family rituals?

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Family rituals strengthen bonds and create a sense of identity and belonging.

31
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What does the term ‘child-free family’ refer to?

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A family unit where the adults choose not to have children.

32
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What is the role of family in economic support?

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Families often pool resources to support members financially.