Sociology, family
Bigamy
Marrying one person while legally married to another
The biggest challenge facing groups and organizations that try to prevent partner violence
The victims of IPV do not report the abuse
To a conflict theorist, marriage and families are fascinating because
Within the family are social standings and power struggles
Polygyny
A man having more than one wife at a 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?
Cohabitating, unmarried partners have a slightly higher divorce rate after they get married than those who don't cohabitate until after marriage
Passing on ones heritage, possessions, and wealth is
Generally based on linage, which is defined by ones culture and family
What is the relationship between intimate partner violence and marriage ?
Men and women who are married experienced less abuse, than those who are separated or cohabitation
Family is a term that is difficult to define. When studying sociology it is important to remember that
Sociologist try to keep the definition open to encompass all types of people who are emotionally close to each other
Which part of the family life cycle do sociologist point to as the most stressful time for a marriage
The birth of the first child
family of orientation
the family into which one is born