Online Soc Ch 14

Which factors do sociologists suspect were the cause for such a high divorce rate during the 1960's?

There was an increase in women working outside of the home, and also, greater social acceptance of divorce

Polygyny is...

A man who is married to more than one woman at the same time

What is the relationship, if any, between people who cohabitate and then get married, and those people who wait to live together after they marry?

Cahabitating, unmarried partners have a slightly higher divorce rate after they get married than those who don't cohabitate until after marriage.

Passing on one's heritage, possessions, and wealth is...

Generally based on lineage, which is defined by one's culture and family

The US Census Bureau keeps records of a different statitistics that pertains to families. For example, in 2010, there were three million children who did not live with their parents. 54% of these children were...

Living with their grandparent(s)

When Maria married John, she moved to John's house which was adjacent to his parent's house. Her mother-in-law was always over giving Maria advice on everything from decorating to icing cakes. Maria lives in a...

Patrilocal residence

What is the relationship between intimate partner violence (IPV) and marriage?

Persons who are marred experience less abuse, than those who are separated or cohabitating

Family is a term that is difficult to define. When studying sociology it is important to remember that...

Sociologists try to keep the definition open to encompass all types of people who are emotionally close to each other.

In which part of the family life cycle, do sociologists point to as the most stressful time for a marriage?

The birth of the first child.

To a conflict theorist, marriage and families are fascinating because...

Within the family are social standings and power struggles