Question
vTo a conflict theorist, marriage and families are fascinating because:
Option A
All teenagers always fight with their parents.
Option B
All married men and women fight every single day of their lives.
Option C
Within the family are social standings and power struggles
Option D
No one ever gets what they want, so everyone compromises.
Question 6
Question 6
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Question 6
Why do sociologists find the study of family to be so important when trying to grasp the mores and norms of a culture?
Option A
Families provide for each other as well as carry out and teach a particular culture to other members of the family.
Option B
Families are so isolated from society at large that they become tiny independent societies.
Option C
Families almost never reinforce the values of the society in which they live, and thus can bring about change without much effort.
Option D
Families tend to be apathetic towards culture whereas young unmarried people reinforce social rituals and ideologies.
Question 7
Question 7
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Question 7
In which part of the family life cycle, do sociologists point to as the most stressful time for a marriage?
Option A
The birth of the first child.
Option B
The birth of the last child.
Option C
The first year of marriage.
Option D
The engagement period.
Question 8
Question 8
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Question 8
Peter finds that he always reacts differently to correction from his father than from his mother. What might a symbolic interactionist studying families make of this situation?
Option A
Peter’s lack of respect for his mother means he’ll probably get divorced when he’s older.
Option B
Peter needs a sibling.
Option C
Peter needs professional counseling.
Option D
Peter plays different roles with his father and mother.
Option A
All teenagers always fight with their parents.
Option B
All married men and women fight every single day of their lives.
Option C
Within the family are social standings and power struggles
Option D
No one ever gets what they want, so everyone compromises.
Question 6
Question 6
10
Points
Question 6
Why do sociologists find the study of family to be so important when trying to grasp the mores and norms of a culture?
Option A
Families provide for each other as well as carry out and teach a particular culture to other members of the family.
Option B
Families are so isolated from society at large that they become tiny independent societies.
Option C
Families almost never reinforce the values of the society in which they live, and thus can bring about change without much effort.
Option D
Families tend to be apathetic towards culture whereas young unmarried people reinforce social rituals and ideologies.
Question 7
Question 7
10
Points
Question 7
In which part of the family life cycle, do sociologists point to as the most stressful time for a marriage?
Option A
The birth of the first child.
Option B
The birth of the last child.
Option C
The first year of marriage.
Option D
The engagement period.
Question 8
Question 8
10
Points
Question 8
Peter finds that he always reacts differently to correction from his father than from his mother. What might a symbolic interactionist studying families make of this situation?
Option A
Peter’s lack of respect for his mother means he’ll probably get divorced when he’s older.
Option B
Peter needs a sibling.
Option C
Peter needs professional counseling.
Option D
Peter plays different roles with his father and mother.
Answers
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Here are the answers to your questions based on the options provided:
**Question 6: To a conflict theorist, marriage and families are fascinating because:**
- **Option C**: Within the family are social standings and power struggles.
Conflict theorists focus on the dynamics of power and inequality, and they analyze how these aspects manifest within family structures.
**Question 7: Why do sociologists find the study of family to be so important when trying to grasp the mores and norms of a culture?**
- **Option A**: Families provide for each other as well as carry out and teach a particular culture to other members of the family.
Families are fundamental units of society that play a crucial role in socializing individuals and transmitting cultural values.
**Question 8: In which part of the family life cycle do sociologists point to as the most stressful time for a marriage?**
- **Option A**: The birth of the first child.
The birth of the first child often introduces significant changes and stressors into a marriage, making it a particularly challenging time.
**Question 9: Peter finds that he always reacts differently to correction from his father than from his mother. What might a symbolic interactionist studying families make of this situation?**
- **Option D**: Peter plays different roles with his father and mother.
A symbolic interactionist would focus on the meanings and roles individuals ascribe based on their interactions, which would cause Peter to respond differently to each parent.
**Question 6: To a conflict theorist, marriage and families are fascinating because:**
- **Option C**: Within the family are social standings and power struggles.
Conflict theorists focus on the dynamics of power and inequality, and they analyze how these aspects manifest within family structures.
**Question 7: Why do sociologists find the study of family to be so important when trying to grasp the mores and norms of a culture?**
- **Option A**: Families provide for each other as well as carry out and teach a particular culture to other members of the family.
Families are fundamental units of society that play a crucial role in socializing individuals and transmitting cultural values.
**Question 8: In which part of the family life cycle do sociologists point to as the most stressful time for a marriage?**
- **Option A**: The birth of the first child.
The birth of the first child often introduces significant changes and stressors into a marriage, making it a particularly challenging time.
**Question 9: Peter finds that he always reacts differently to correction from his father than from his mother. What might a symbolic interactionist studying families make of this situation?**
- **Option D**: Peter plays different roles with his father and mother.
A symbolic interactionist would focus on the meanings and roles individuals ascribe based on their interactions, which would cause Peter to respond differently to each parent.