Families in Society Exam 1

African American families exhibited less gender equality when compared to White families.

False

American Indian families were patrilineal in descent whereby people were primarily considered descendants of their fathers.

False

Asian American's are least likely to live in multi-generational households.

False

Conflict theory places too much emphasis on how much family members truly care for each other.

False

During courtships, parental approval was not required.

False

Historically, the middle class has had relatively unstable jobs that were based off of blue collar type jobs.

False

Men and women often study the same subjects in college which lead to men and women being equally distributed in similar careers

False

Men appear more exploratory than women, being more likely to report isolated or past same-gender sexual experiences and romantic attractions.

False

Separating sex from reproduction through birth control has caused individuals to be less sexually active.

False

The Bracero Program opened the door for many Italians to enter the United States and settle permanently with their families.

False

When examining American class structure, the lower class is also known as the "1 percent."

False

The institutional arena where people practice intimacy, childbearing and socialization, and caring work is the

Family arena

Consensus/structural functionalism perspective states that unequal rewards are necessary and that inequality between those lower and those higher on the "ladder" is not only beneficial but necessary to the functioning of society.

True

New family diversity includes having families and living conditions that include individuals living alone, single parents, blended families, and unmarried couples.

True

One of the reasons that sexual behavior is less constrained now than it was in the past is because individuals have been able to separate sex from reproduction through birth control which has widen the possibilities for exploring partners without making long-term commitments.

True

One of the three reasons that sexual behavior is less constrained now than it was in the past is the growing independence of young adults from their parents' supervision.

True

One reason it's important for sociologists to understand why people are classified in racial terms is because many aspects of family life still reflect persistent separation between people.

True

The Department of Homeland Security is responsible for immigration enforcement in the U.S.

True

The War Brides Act of 1945 permitted the immigration of military servicemen's wives and children from other countries.

True

The working class lacks the education of the middle class but has a similar standard of living, but with much less stability.

True

A wife's legal existence disappeared when she got married under the legal doctrine of

coverture

Sex and gender are different in that

gender refers to the social role based on one's categorical sex

A young adult whose parents can provide funds for college, reliable health care, and emotional support stands a better chance of achieving her material goals in life. This is an example of

life chances

The 1965 Amendments to the Immigration and Nationality Act

lifted all numerical restrictions on the immigration of spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens

When looking at the market as an institutional factor, market forces increased the independence of

middle class and highly educated women

Which of the following includes examples that are ALL part of the market as an institution?

restaurants, house cleaning services, child care center

Many children of single parents have a smaller extended family network on which to rely. This causes a reduction in

social capital

When looking at independence within the family arena, we understand that everyone has the choice to marry and whom to marry, however

the independence achieved in the 20th century has introduced a sense of instability that once was unfamiliar but now has a way of life

The mate selection process in which young adults spend time with a variety of partners before making a long-term commitment is known as

dating

In which institutional arena does facilitation of divorce take place?

the state

Which is NOT a characteristic of companionship families?

A shared mostly by minority families

Which of the following is not one of the sociological perspectives/theories used to analyze and understand family structures?

Attribution theory

What theoretical perspective does the following statement represent? "Society is the collective expression of shared norms and values."

Consensus

Jessica and Thomas, who are both White, marry each other. This is an example of

Endogamy

The identification with the social category boy/man or girl/woman is known as

Gender identity

Respect for elders, reliance on extended family networks, and matrilineal descent are characteristics of which Early American groups?

Native Americans

Which is NOT a key fact regarding poverty in the U.S.?

Poverty affects lower class Whites more than any other group

A key element of exchange theory is that individuals consider the costs and benefits of their actions in making decisions.

True

Adopting a gender identity requires learning the behavior expected of a biological sex and then expressing it through individual action.

True

A young adult who can provide letters of recommendation from respected community leaders who are friends with his parents is often more likely to get a desired position or admission. This is an example of

Social capital

Which is NOT a characteristic of "the pill?"

The pill lowered the frequency of sexually transmitted diseases.

An ethnicity is a group of people with a common cultural identification, based on a combination of language, religion, ancestral origin, or _____________.

Traditional practices

The parenting practice of many poor and working-class families, which allows for informal play and a focus on protection and care is called

accomplishment of natural growth

Which of the following is an example of exogamy?

an Asian man marrying an African woman

The decline in marriage was due to what two factors?

an increase in women's paid work; marriage became more about affection and less about authority

For what reasons did companionate marriage appeal to many men in growing white-collar industries?

as a remedy for alienation in the workplace

The aggressive approach to parenting that stresses assertiveness and interactions with adults, and involves filling children's schedules is called

concerted cultivation

Which sociological perspective asks the question, "What good is it doing that permits it to survive?"

consensus/structural functionalism

Which of the following is NOT an example of the state as an institutional arena?

childcare centers

One of the reasons the number of employed women increased rapidly after World War II was because

women obtained more education and wanted to use their degrees