Family Problems

Question 1

What does the GSS measure?

Answer 1

• Gathers data on social trends in order to monitor changes in the living conditions and well being of Canadians over time.
• Provide immediate information on specific social policy issues of current or emerging interest.

Question 2

GSS

Answer 2

General Social Survey, done every 5 years in addition to the census.

Question 3

At one time, the ‘ideal’ family was based on…

Answer 3

• Formal marriage between two people of different sexes.
• Monogamous and enduring relationship.
• Reproduction and the rearing of children.

Question 4

What year was the Divorce Act enacted?

Answer 4

1968.

Question 5

What year was the Divorce Act amended?

Answer 5

1986.

Question 6

Interpretation of family is becoming more ___.

Answer 6

Liberal.

Question 7

What are the two types of stepfamily?

Answer 7

Simple and complex.

Question 8

In 2011, what percent of families were “stepfamilies?”

Answer 8

12.6%.

Question 9

What does the structural-functionalist perspective say about family?

Answer 9

Traditional gender roles contribute to the functioning of the family.

Question 10

What are the gender roles that exist?

Answer 10

Expressive and instrumental roles.

Question 11

Who occupies the expressive role, and what kinds of things do they do?

Answer 11

Women, they do household tasks, caring, and nurturing.

Question 12

Who occupies the instrumental role, and what kinds of things do they do?

Answer 12

Men, and they provide income and make decisions.

Question 13

According to the structural-functionalist perspective, ___ families are the norm.

Answer 13

Heterosexual.

Question 14

What does the SF perspective say about lone-parent and same-sex families/

Answer 14

Abnormal or dysfunctional. Does not contribute to society.

Question 15

SF says that family breakdown is a ___ social problem.

Answer 15

Primary.

Question 16

Why does SF say that family breakdown is a primary social problem?

Answer 16

• Leads to secondary social problems including crime, poverty, substance abuse
• Caused by rapid social change and social disorganization.

Question 17

What does the Conflict Perspective say about family?

Answer 17

Examine the influence of social class and power.

Question 18

What does the Conflict Perspective say about social class and power?

Answer 18

• Unequal power part of the problem of domestic violence.

- Marriage is an institution to protect property.

Question 19

Patriarchy

Answer 19

Male dominance; wives as “property.”

Question 20

What does the SI Perspective say about family?

Answer 20

Human behaviour dependent on meanings and definitions emerging from social interaction.

Question 21

The SI Perspective says that as social meanings change, ___ change.

Answer 21

Behaviours.

Question 22

Give an example of how, when social meanings change, behaviours change as well.

Answer 22

Stigma and social sanctions with divorce.

Question 23

How does labeling affect the family?

Answer 23

Useful perspective for understanding family violence. Negative labels affect person’s self-concept.

Question 24

How does Merton’s Self-Fulfilling Prophecy explain emotional abuse?

Answer 24

Person abused may become convinced that they deserve that abuse.

Question 25

What is the Feminist Perspective concerned with in family?

Answer 25

Sexism against women.

Question 26

What problems does the Feminist Perspective identify with family?

Answer 26

Subordination and vulnerability of women and children.

Question 27

What does the Feminist Perspective examine in family?

Answer 27

Economic dependency, structure of work, role conflict, family violence.

Question 28

How does the Feminist Perspective reimagine the family?

Answer 28

What they can accomplish, and how our roles in families might change for the better.

Question 29

Child Abuse

Answer 29

Physical or mental injury, sexual abuse, negligent treatment, or maltreatment of a child under the age of 18 by a person responsible for the child’s welfare.

Question 30

For most reported forms of child abuse, except sexual abuse, the most dangerous place is at ___.

Answer 30

Home.

Question 31

Lucinda Williams' "Sweet Side" explores a sociological understanding of ___ ___ through music.

Answer 31

Child abuse.

Question 32

Media presents child abuse as ___.

Answer 32

Bounded.

Question 33

For children, what are the 5 most reported problems as a result of child abuse?

Answer 33

- Depression or anxiety. - Age-inappropriate sexual behaviour. - Behavioural problems. - Negative peer involvement. - Irregular school attendance.

Question 34

What are some problems that adolescents and adults face as a result of child abuse?

Answer 34

Low self-esteem, depression, unhappiness, anxiety, increased risk of substance abuse, criminal activity, suicide.

Question 35

Intimate Partner Violence

Answer 35

Actual or threatened violent crimes committed against persons by their current or former spouses, boyfriends, or girlfriends.

Question 36

Who is most at risk for IPV?

Answer 36

- 15-24 age group. - Common-law relationships. - Intimate partnerships of less than 3 years.

Question 37

What are the 4 patterns of partner violence?

Answer 37

1. Common couple violence. 2. Violent resistance. 3. Intimate terrorism. 4. Mutual violent control.

Question 38

Common Couple Violence

Answer 38

- Occasional. | - Conflict gets out of hand.

Question 39

Violent Resistance

Answer 39

- Acts of violence in self-defence. | - Almost always women against men.

Question 40

Intimate Terrorism

Answer 40

- Almost always men against women. - Likely to escalate and lead to serious injury. - Systematic. - Control.

Question 41

Mutual Violent Control

Answer 41

- Rare. - Both partners. - Intimate terrorism by both.

Question 42

What are the consequences of IPV?

Answer 42

- Psychological. - PTSD. - Alcohol and drug abuse. - Reduced employment opportunities. - Contributing factor to divorce. - Primary cause of homelessness. - Miscarriages and birth defects. - Spousal homicide.

Question 43

What are some cultural factors contributing to IPV and family violence and abuse?

Answer 43

- Society’s acceptance of violence. - Gender role socialization. - View of women and children as property of husbands.

Question 44

What are some community factors contributing to IPV and family violence and abuse?

Answer 44

- Social isolation. | - Inaccessible or unaffordable community services.

Question 45

What are some individual and family factors contributing to IPV and family violence and abuse?

Answer 45

- Family history and abuse. - Drug and alcohol abuse. - Poverty correlated with abuse.

Question 46

What are some primary prevention strategies for violence and abuse in intimate and family relationships?

Answer 46

- Education campaigns, media. | - Reducing poverty & unemployment, adequate housing, child care, educational opportunities.

Question 47

What are primary prevention strategies for violence and abuse in intimate and family relationships.

Answer 47

Targeted to the general population.

Question 48

What are secondary prevention strategies for violence and abuse in intimate and family relationships.

Answer 48

Targeted to families who are at high risk.

Question 49

What are some secondary prevention strategies for violence and abuse in intimate and family relationships?

Answer 49

Public education, parental support, child counselling, treatment, home visits.

Question 50

What are tertiary prevention strategies for violence and abuse in intimate and family relationships.

Answer 50

Social interventions.

Question 51

What are some tertiary prevention strategies for violence and abuse in intimate and family relationships?

Answer 51

Shelters, safe houses, restraining orders, treatment of abusers.

Question 52

What is the ideal for prevention strategies?

Answer 52

To only have to use primary prevention strategies.