Question 1

The marriage rate is:

Accepted Answer

The marriage rate is specifically looking at the proportion of unmarried women aged 15 and over who get married in one year, so option B is the most accurate. Options A and C are related to marriage, but not specifically the marriage rate. Option D is incorrect as it refers to the number of marriages, not the proportion of unmarried women getting married.

Question 2

In a study of college women,which form of marriage was rejected by a eighty-five percent of women?

Accepted Answer

Polygamous marriage, which involves one person having multiple spouses, is often less accepted in many cultures, leading to a high rejection rate among college women in the study.

Question 3

In the types of marriage identified by the ENRICH instrument,traditional couples are those who:

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

A survey of high-school students found that the majority expected their:

Accepted Answer

The answer of A survey of high-school students found that...

Question 5

In __________ terms,we define our own expectations as legitimate and those of our partner as not legitimate when they clash with our own.

Accepted Answer

This concept is aligned with symbolic interactionism, which focuses on the subjective meanings that people impose on objects, events, and behaviors. When individuals define their own expectations as legitimate and dismiss their partner's expectations as not legitimate, they are engaging in a process of meaning-making and interpretation that is central to symbolic interactionist theory. This approach emphasizes the importance of individual perspectives and the social construction of reality, which includes how people negotiate and interpret their relationships and the expectations within them.

Question 6

Among the Moba-Gurma in Togo,in cases of _________,the head of the family gives a woman to a man in gratitude for his services (farm work)or as an expression of friendship.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Among the Moba-Gurma in Togo,in cases of...

Question 7

The text reports that about __________ percent or more of adult women eventually marry.

Accepted Answer

About 90 percent or more of adult women eventually marry, indicating a very high marriage rate among adult women.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT one of the types of couples in the ENRICH typology of marriages?

Accepted Answer

The ENRICH typology of marriages includes four types of couples: vitalized, harmonious, traditional, and conflicted. "Total" is not a recognized category in this typology.

Question 9

In terms of role expectations,couples tend to agree that which of the following tasks should be shared?

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that modern couples tend to agree that all three tasks, child care, housework, and money management should be shared. Couples today tend to have more egalitarian or equal relationships compared to traditional gender roles of the past. However, the degree to which each task is shared may vary depending on the individual preferences and circumstances of each couple.

Question 10

In 2009,__________ percent of whites were currently married.

Accepted Answer

In 2009, 54.7 percent of whites were currently married, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Question 11

In Togo,among the people of the Moba-Gurma society,nearly one-fourth of marriage unions involve a procedure wherein the woman:

Accepted Answer

In the Moba-Gurma society of Togo, a notable practice involves the woman allowing herself to be abducted as part of the marriage process. This tradition, while not universally practiced across all cultures, highlights the diverse range of marriage customs around the world.

Question 12

In Togo,__________ occurs after a man has obtained a wife through brideservice or child betrothal.

Accepted Answer

Marriage by reimbursement occurs after a man has obtained a wife through brideservice or child betrothal in Togo.

Question 13

Unmarried couples often make assumptions about the nature of their relationship and their mutual obligations and then assume that they have agreement about various matters that were never discussed.These unshared assumptions are called:

Accepted Answer

Private contracts refer to the unspoken, implied agreements between individuals in a relationship or partnership. This is often the case for unmarried couples who have not gone through the legal process of defining their obligations and rights to one another. These assumptions can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts down the line.

Question 14

By 2009,__________ percent of men were currently married.

Accepted Answer

According to the given information, the percentage of men currently married in 2009 is 53.7 percent. None of the other answer choices are supported by the given information.

Question 15

Among the people of Togo,__________ requires a man to marry the wife or wives of a deceased brother.

Accepted Answer

Leviratic marriage is a custom in which a man is required to marry the widow of his deceased brother. This is practiced among the people of Togo, as well as in many other cultures around the world.

Question 16

The text points out that all societies have the __________ of marriage,which is a societal way of regulating heterosexual relationships.

Accepted Answer

The term "institution" refers to a long-standing structure or practice within a society. Marriage is considered an institution because it is a normative way of regulating heterosexual relationships that has been present across cultures and throughout history. While traditions, rituals, and habits may be associated with marriage, they do not capture the full extent of its societal significance as an institution.

Question 17

According to a study of college women,which type of marriage was not rejected by a single woman?

Accepted Answer

Egalitarian marriages, which are based on principles of equality and shared decision-making between partners, are generally not rejected by women, including college women, as they align with contemporary values of gender equality and partnership.

Question 18

Tom and Jane are dissatisfied to some extent with each other's personality,their communication,and the way they handle their finances and leisure time.They have a:

Accepted Answer

Tom and Jane are dissatisfied with several aspects of their relationship, indicating a lack of vitality. However, it is not stated that they have a high level of conflict or that their relationship is solely based on convenience or heterogamy.

Question 19

The institution of marriage is governed by:

Accepted Answer

The institution of marriage is governed by social norms, which dictate the expectations and norms surrounding marriage within a given society. While individual choices and personal ideals may play a role in one's decision to get married or how they approach marriage, ultimately, the overall institution of marriage is shaped by prevailing social norms. Family decisions may also play a role in some cases, but they are not the primary determinant of how marriage is structured or understood in a larger cultural context.

Question 20

The text points out that for some people the marriage squeeze is exacerbated by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

All of the above statements contribute to the exacerbation of the marriage squeeze for certain individuals. Men who feel the pressure to be breadwinners may delay marriage until they feel financially stable, which limits the pool of available partners. The norm of an older husband also restricts the available pool of partners for both men and women. Finally, the expectation for women to be homemakers limits their career aspirations and may make them hesitant to enter into marriage.

Quiz 8: Getting Married