Sociology - Family

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How does capitalism influence family structures according to sociologists?

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By creating economic interdependence.

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An extended family typically includes:

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Grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins

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Feminist theories argue that the family can perpetuate gender inequality through:

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Reinforcing patriarchal norms

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Which type of family structure consists of parents and their children living together in one household?

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Nuclear family

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Feminist perspectives on the family emphasize:

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Equality between men and women

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According to functionalists, the family helps maintain societal stability through:

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Providing social order

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According to Marxist theory, how does the family contribute to capitalism?

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Reproducing and transmitting class inequalities

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The concept of the "second shift" in the family refers to:

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Women taking on a double burden of work inside and outside the home

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What is the primary function of the family according to functionalist perspective?

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Socialization

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Marxists argue that the family acts as a tool for maintaining capitalist ideology by:

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Teaching norms and values beneficial to capitalists