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Which of the following theorists described the family as the ultimate source of social inequality because of its role in the transfer of power property and privilege ?
A. Friedrich Engels
B. Talcott Parsons
C. Margaret Mead
D. George Murdock
Which sociological perspective argues that to whatever extent religion actually does influence social behavior it reinforces existing patterns of dominance and inequality ?
A. functionalist perspective
B. conflict perspective
C. interactionist perspective
D. each of the above
Which one of the following is an economic system that is typically found in contemporary societies ?
A. socialism
B. feudalism
C. slavery
D. all of the above
The principle of laissez-faire was expounded and endorsed by the British economist?
A. John Maynard Keynes
B. Adam Smith
C. Paul Samuelson
D. Arthur Scargill
In many societies newlyweds move into the husbands house at marriage This arrangement is referred to as a _________ pattern?
A. poly-local
B. neo-local
C. patrilocal
D. matrilocal
E. communal
A group whose members are related by ancestry marriage or adoption is a(n) ?
A. family
B. institution
C. kinship group
D. none of the above
Parsons argued that the two main functions of the modern family were ?
A. secondary socialization and strict discipline
B. emotional support and sexual gratification
C. primary socialization and personality stabilization
D. oppressing women and reproducing the labor force
Approximately how long on average did a Victorian marriage last ______________?
A. 12 years
B. 22 years
C. 32 years
D. 42 years
A Group of people affiliated by consanguinity affinity and co-residence is______________?
A. Neighborhood
B. Class
C. Family
D. None of these
According to Weeks et al which ONE of the following is a characteristic of gay and lesbian partnerships ?
A. fixed domestic roles
B. shared emotional labor
C. limited relational commitment
D. significant power imbalance
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