Question 1

Briefly explain the functionalist view of family: why they exist, what they provide to society, and how they are affected by social change

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Question 2

Discuss how sociologists measure religiosity and how religiosity is manifest in the United States.

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Question 3

Explain the difference between Durkheim's concepts of the sacred and the profane.

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Question 4

Which of the following best describes maternity leave benefits in the United States?

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Maternity leave benefits in the United States are not supportive of families compared to many other developed nations, as the U.S. does not have a federal law mandating paid maternity leave. Instead, it is up to individual employers to determine their own policies, which often fall short of providing adequate time and compensation for new mothers to recover and care for their babies.

Question 5

Since 1960, the rate of divorce has _____, although it has _____ since 1980.

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Since 1960, the rate of divorce has more than doubled, which means it has at least doubled or gone even higher. However, since 1980, it has declined. Option A (tripled; increased) and option B (doubled; increased) suggest that the rate of divorce has increased continuously, which is not entirely accurate. Option C (been cut in half; declined) suggests that the rate of divorce has declined continuously since 1960, which is not accurate as it has increased before declining. Therefore, option D (more than doubled; declined) is the best choice.

Question 6

Define serial monogamy and explain the emergence of this concept for describing marriage in the United States.

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Question 7

Today's family is one of the most rapidly change of all social institutions. Describe two recent changes in the American family and the influences that contributed to those changes.

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Question 8

Discuss sociological research on children raised by gay or lesbian parents. What themes emerge in terms of similarities and differences in comparison to children raised by straight parents?

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Question 9

Explain the connection between feminist theory and conflict theory in terms of their views of the family. Where do these theories diverge?

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Question 10

Your text identifies six features by which kinship systems can be categorized. List them and provide examples of the kinship system variations that are associated with them.

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Question 11

Explain this statement and its significance: In using sociology to understand religion, what is important is not what one believes about religion but rather one's ability to examine religion objectively in its social and cultural context.

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Question 12

Discuss the main social trends behind aging and the challenges Americans face concerning elder care. What groups are most at risk?

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Quiz 13: Families and Religion