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Sociology Quiz1
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Sociology
Undergraduate 2
07/11/2010

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Norms
Definition
Culturally defined rules for behavior, regarding may engage in sexual relations, with whom, and under what circumstances
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incest taboo
Definition
cultural norms and laws that forbid sexual intercourse between close blood relatives, such as brother and sister,father and daughter, uncle and niece, or grandparent and grandchild.
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socialization
Definition
through this children acquire language, absorb the accumulated knowledge, attitudes,beliefs, and values of their culture; and learn the social and interpersonal skills they need if they are to function effectively in society.
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primary groups
Definition
characterized by close, long-lasting, intimate, and face-to-face interactions.
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secondary groups
Definition
those characterized by impersonal and short-term relationships in which people work together on common tasks or activities.
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social class
Definition
a category of people who have a similar standing in society based on their wealth, education, power, prestige, and other valued resources.
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marriage
Definition
a socially approved mating relationship that people expect to be stable and enduring, is also universal.
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bigamy
Definition
marrying a second person while a first marriage is still legal.
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nuclear family
Definition
made up of married parents and their biological or adopted children.
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nuclear family
Definition
made up of married parents and their biological or adopted children.
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extended family
Definition
most common; consists of parents and children as well as other kin, such as uncles and aunts, nieces, and nephews, cousins, and grandparents.
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patrilocal
Definition
newly couples live with husband's family
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matrilocal
Definition
they live with wives family
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neolocal
Definition
couple set up their own residence.
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matriarchy
Definition
the oldest females control cultural, political, and economic resources and, consequently, have power over males.
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patriarchy
Definition
oldest males have control over culture, politics, and economic resources and consequently over females.
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egalitarian family
Definition
both partners share power and authority about equally.
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monogamy
Definition
one person is married exclusively to another person.
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serial monogamy
Definition
they marry several people, but one at a time- they marry, divorce,remarry, and redivorce.
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polygamy
Definition
in which a man or woman have two or more spouses, is subdivided into polygyny-one man married to two or more women- and polyandry-one woman with two or more husbands.
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family of procreation
Definition
the family a person forms by marrying and/or having or adopting children.
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family of procreation
Definition
the family a person forms by marrying and/or having or adopting children.
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kinship system
Definition
a network of people who are related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
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micro-level perspective
Definition
focusing on individual's social interactions in specific settings.
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macro-level perspectives
Definition
focusing on large-scale patterns that characterize society as a whole.
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family policy
Definition
refers to the measures that governments take to improve the well-being of families.
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structural functional theory
Definition
examines the relationship between the family and larger society.
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instrumental roles
Definition
providing food, and shelter for the family and , at least theoretically being hardworking, tough, and competitive.
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expressive roles "homemaker"
Definition
providing the emotional support and nuturing qualities that sustain the family unit and support the father or husband.
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Manifest functions
Definition
are intended and recognized. ex: publicize marriage and formation of new family and legitimize sex.
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Latent Functions
Definition
unintended and unrecognized. ex. communicating hands-off message to past sweethearts.
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Conflict theory
Definition
examines the ways in which groups disagree, struggle for power, and compete for scarce resources such as wealth and prestige.
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ecological theory
Definition
examines how a family influences and is influenced by its environment.
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family development theory
Definition
examines the changes that families experience over their lifespans.
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family life cycle
Definition
consists of the transitions that a family makes as it moves through a series of stages and events.
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developmental tasks
Definition
they learn to fulfill various role expectations and responsibilities, such as showing affection and support for family members and socializing with people outside the family.
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Symbolic Interaction Theory
Definition
looks at everyday behavior of individuals.
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significant others
Definition
people who play an important role in our socialization.
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family systems theory
Definition
views the family as a functioning unit that solves problems, makes decisions, and achieves collective goals.
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social exchange theory
Definition
is that people seek through their interactions with others to maximize their rewars and to minimize their costs.
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bundling
Definition
new england custom in which a fully dressed young man and woman spent the night in bed together, separated by a wooden board.
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matrilineal
Definition
children traced their family descent through their mother's line rather than through that of the father.
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compadrazgo
Definition
parents, children, and parent's godparents maintained close relationships.
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cult of domestication
Definition
glorified woman's domestic roles.
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