Sociology Week 4

Front

According to sociologists, which type of family governance is characterized by the male being the dominant governing force?

Back

Patriarchal

Front

In a matriarchal family, who is typically the decision maker?

Back

The oldest female

Front

What is the key characteristic of an egalitarian family system?

Back

All members of the family unit have a voice in governing matters.

Front

How many types of family systems are mentioned in Chapter 4 of the Sociology text book?

Back

20-25

Front

Which of the following family systems is NOT one of the four types the unit focuses on? Nuclear, Blended, Modified extended nuclear, Distant

Back

Distant

Front

As of the year 2000, what percentage of American nuclear families had married couples with children under 18?

Back

23.5%

Front

Between which years did single-parent families triple in number?

Back

Between 1950 and 1990

Front

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Extended (Joint) families?
Options:
They are not found in large numbers in the U.S. today.
They tend to be conservative in thought, dress, and actions.
They tend to restrict their movement to a very small geographic area.
They are generally farm-based and self-sufficient.

Back

They tend to be conservative in thought, dress, and actions.

Front

What is a defining feature of the mobility of Extended (Joint) families in rural America?

Back

They tend to restrict their movement to a very small geographic area.

Front

Which family system is known for having strong religious faith and teaching religion at home? Options: Nuclear family, Blended family, Modified extended nuclear family, Extended (Joint) family

Back

Extended (Joint) family