Family and Kinship: Structures, Functions, and Challenges

Question 1

Which sociological perspective emphasizes the role of symbols and meanings in shaping family and kinship relationships?

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Symbolic Interactionism

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Structural Functionalism

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Conflict Theory

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Rational Choice Theory

Question 2

How do kinship and individual identity influence each other? Discuss their reciprocal relationship.

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Kinship and individual identity shape and are shaped by each other, creating a dynamic interplay.

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Kinship solely determines individual identity, leaving no room for personal choice.

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Individual identity exists independently of kinship connections.

Question 3

Which sociological theory emphasizes the role of social class and economic factors in shaping family structures and relationships?

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Marxism

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Functionalism

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Feminism

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Symbolic Interactionism

Question 4

Which of the following is a type of extended family structure?

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Joint family

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Nuclear family

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Single-parent family

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Blended family

Question 5

What is the term for the social bond created through marriage or adoption?

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Affinity

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Kinship

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Lineage

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Consanguinity

Question 6

Which of the following is a type of descent group that traces ancestry through the female line?

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Matrilineal

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Patrilineal

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Bilateral

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Unilineal

Question 7

Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with the nuclear family model?

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Promotes strong ties between extended family members

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Consists of a married couple and their biological or adopted children

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Emphasizes emotional bonds and intimacy

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Is the dominant family form in most industrialized societies

Question 8

Which definition best describes the concept of kinship?

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Social relationships based on biological or cultural ties, such as blood relations, marriage, or adoption

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Only relationships between individuals who share the same biological parents

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Only relationships between individuals who are legally married

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Social relationships between individuals who share a common ethnicity or cultural identity

Question 9

What is the concept of the 'family life cycle' referring to?

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The sequence of stages and transitions that families typically experience over time, such as marriage, childbirth, and retirement

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The different types of family structures that exist in society

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The impact of divorce and remarriage on family relationships

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The historical evolution of family patterns and norms

Question 10

Which method is commonly used in sociological research on kinship to trace family relationships?

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Genealogical analysis

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Participant observation

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Content analysis

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Survey method

Question 11

What is the focus of the 'symbolic interactionism' perspective in the study of families?

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Importance of social interactions in shaping family dynamics

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Influence of biological factors on family relationships

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Role of economic factors in determining family structures

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Stability and continuity of family institutions

Question 12

What is the concept of 'intergenerational transmission' in family studies?

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Transfer of values and beliefs from one generation to another

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Genetic inheritance of physical and behavioral traits

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Economic support provided by older generations to younger generations

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Emotional bonds between grandparents and grandchildren

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the nuclear family model in the United Kingdom?

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Extends kinship relationships beyond the immediate family

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Consists of two parents and their offspring

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Predominant family structure in contemporary UK society

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Provides a stable environment for child development

Question 14

According to the functionalist perspective, a primary function of the family in the UK is to:

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Prepare children for societal norms and values

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Offer emotional support to its members

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Regulate sexual conduct

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Produce and distribute economic resources

Question 15

In the UK, 'fictive kinship' refers to:

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Social connections resembling family relationships without blood or marriage ties

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Legal relationships establishing kinship bonds

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Extended family relationships including non-relatives

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Blood relationships unrecognised by society

Question 16

In the UK, 'domestic labour' primarily refers to:

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Unpaid work performed within the household, often by women

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Paid work performed outside the home

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Work performed by children or elderly family members

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Work performed by non-family members

Question 17

Which theoretical perspective emphasises the diversity and fluidity of family structures in the UK?

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Postmodernism

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Structural functionalism

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Marxism

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Symbolic interactionism

Question 18

According to the nuclear family model, which family members usually reside in the same household?

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Parents and children only

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Grandparents, parents, and children

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Siblings, parents, and children

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Extended family members

Question 19

Which of the following is a characteristic of a matrilineal society?

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Descent is traced through the mother's line

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Men have more authority than women

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Marriage is endogamous

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Polyandry is common

Question 20

What is the term for a family where three or more generations live together under one roof?

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Multigenerational family

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Nuclear family

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Extended family

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Blended family

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a function of the family in society?

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Political power

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Economic security

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Socialization

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Emotional support

Question 22

What is the process by which individuals learn the values, beliefs, and behaviors of their family?

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Socialization

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Acculturation

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Enculturation

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Assimilation

Question 23

In which areas can government policies potentially intervene to tackle family challenges?

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Offering financial aid to families with low incomes

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Providing affordable childcare and early education

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Promoting relationship education and support services

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Implementing laws to limit immigration

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a function of the family system according to sociologists?

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Provision of healthcare services

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Socialization of children and youth

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Economic production and consumption

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Regulation of sexual behavior

Question 25

The term 'fictive kinship' refers to:

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Relationships formed outside of biological ties

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Beliefs about common ancestry

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Marriage alliances between extended families

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Adoption of children without a genetic connection

Question 26

Which characteristic is associated with the postmodern family?

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Multiple divorces and remarriages

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Nuclear family structure

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Strong intergenerational ties

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Emphasis on traditional gender roles

Question 27

According to sociological theory, the primary responsibility of the family is to:

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Reproduce and socialize children and youth

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Maintain social order in society

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Provide economic security for its members

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Protect individuals from physical harm

Question 28

Which feature uniquely defines the **nuclear family** structure?

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Only parents and their children

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Extended family members (e.g., grandparents, cousins)

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Dominant family structure in all societies

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Exclusive to traditional, rural communities

Question 29

Which statement accurately describes a nuclear family in Western societies?

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It consists of parents and their unmarried children.

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It is a polygamous family structure.

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It encompasses extended family members.

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Marriages are typically arranged.

Question 30

Which concept refers to the social and cultural expectations that shape family relationships?

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Family ideology

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Family structure

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Marriage

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Kinship

Question 31

What is the primary purpose of a joint family system?

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Providing economic support

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Preserving cultural heritage

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Enhancing emotional closeness

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Enforcing social control

Question 32

Which theory of family emphasizes the dynamic interplay between individual and family?

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Family systems theory

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Social exchange theory

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Symbolic interactionism

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Conflict theory

Question 33

How does family socialization primarily contribute to shaping individual behavior?

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Transmitting societal values and norms

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Providing financial stability

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Enforcing societal boundaries

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Meeting emotional needs

Question 34

Which characteristic is NOT associated with the nuclear family structure?

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Extended

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Neolocal

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Patriarchal

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Monogamous

Question 35

The incest taboo mainly serves to:

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Prohibit sexual relations between close relatives.

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Encourage marriage between cousins.

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Protect the economic interests of families.

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Ensure the purity of bloodlines within families.

Question 36

A consanguineal kinship system is characterized by the recognition of relationships based on:

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Blood ties

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Marriage

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Adoption

Question 37

The term 'fictive kinship' describes:

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Relationships that are socially recognized as kin, despite lacking biological ties.

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Relationships that are formed through adoption.

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Relationships based solely on shared cultural heritage.

Question 38

In many societies, 'gendered division of labor' in the family refers to:

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The allocation of tasks and responsibilities based on gender roles.

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The equal distribution of domestic and childcare responsibilities.

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The absence of any division of labor based on gender.

Question 39

The concept of 'family resilience' refers to the:

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Capacity of families to adapt and cope with challenges and adversity.

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Extent to which families are able to access external resources.

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Tendency for families to return to homeostasis after experiencing a crisis.

Question 40

The term 'family policy' refers to:

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Government policies and programs aimed at supporting and regulating families.

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The legal framework that defines the rights and responsibilities of families.

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The set of cultural values and beliefs that shape family behavior.