Families and Relationships - introduction Flashcards
What is the definition of a nuclear family?
A nuclear family consists of two parents and their children living together.
True or False: Extended families include relatives beyond the nuclear family.
True
Fill in the blank: A family structure that includes grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins is known as an __________ family.
extended
What term describes the legal union of two people as partners in a personal relationship?
Marriage
What is cohabitation?
Cohabitation is when two people live together in a long-term relationship without being married.
List one advantage of a nuclear family.
Greater privacy and autonomy in family decisions.
What is a blended family?
A blended family is formed when one or both partners in a relationship have children from previous relationships.
True or False: Same-sex couples can form families that are legally recognized in many jurisdictions.
True
What is the term for a family consisting of one parent and their children?
Single-parent family
Define the term ‘kinship’.
Kinship refers to the social relationships that connect individuals through blood, marriage, or adoption.
What is the primary function of families according to sociologists?
To provide emotional and financial support to its members.
Fill in the blank: Families often socialize children by teaching them __________ values.
cultural
What is the difference between ascribed status and achieved status in a family context?
Ascribed status is assigned at birth, while achieved status is gained through personal effort.
True or False: Family structures have remained unchanged over the past century.
False
What is the term for the practice of marrying within one’s own social or cultural group?
Endogamy
What role does the family play in the socialization of children?
The family teaches children norms, values, and behaviors of their culture.
What is the term for a family that includes only one parent raising their children?
Single-parent family
What does the term ‘family diversity’ refer to?
Family diversity refers to the variety of family structures that exist in society.
Fill in the blank: In many cultures, __________ roles are often assigned based on gender.
parenting
What is the impact of divorce on family structure?
Divorce can lead to the formation of single-parent families or blended families.
True or False: Adoption is a legal process that creates a parent-child relationship.
True
What is a common reason for the rise of single-parent families?
Increased rates of divorce and unmarried parents.
What does the term ‘patriarchy’ refer to in the context of family?
A social system where men hold primary power and authority in family roles.
What is the term for family members who live apart but maintain connections?
Distant relatives
