SOC 200 Final Exam (A+ GRADED)

Is the family, as a social institution found in every society? correct answers Yes, the family is found in all societies and unites people in cooperative groups to care for one another including children How does the US Census Bureau define family? correct answers The US Census Bureau says that families are "Only people living together who are linked by birth, marriage, or adoption" What are the traits of marriage? correct answers -Economic cooperation -Sexual activity -Child bearing Nuclear Family (conjugal family) correct answers A family composed of one or two parents and their children. conjugal means "based on marriage" Monogamy correct answers "one union" marriage that unites two partners Polygamy correct answers "many unions" marriage that unites a person with two or more spouses Polyandry correct answers "many men/husbands" marriage that unites one woman and two or more men According to David Poponoe, where on earth are the weakest families? correct answers Sweden What region of the world do you find countries that permit polygamy? correct answers Most African nations and Southern Asia What are the social functions of the family? correct answers Structural/functional: -Socialization -regulation of sexual activity -social placement -material and emotional security Conflict: -property and inheritance -patriarchy -race and ethnicity Is the incest Taboo found in every society? correct answers It exists in every society, however exactly which relatives can and cannot marry varies from culture to culture. Where are you likely to find people marrying for reasons besides love? correct answers Low income nations such as Sri Lanka, India, etc... Homogamy correct answers Marriage between people with the same social characteristics