Sociology - U1 AOS2 Exam Revision

Multiple Choice

TRUE OR FALSE

The family is a primary institution that directs all other social institutions.

• True

• False

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A concept that is created and defined by society rather than existing naturally, ______ __________ are shaped by social norms, beliefs and values, and can vary across cultures and time.

Open Ended

Name one contemporary family composition

Multiple Choice

Which theologist is associated with 'functionalism'?

• Emile Durkheim

• Karl Marx

• Howard Becker

• C. Wright Mills

Drag and Drop

Functionalists favour the ‘traditional’ ​

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structure, as it is seen as the most efficient and effective structure for supporting the main role of ​

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.

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nuclear family

socialisation

blended family

couple only family

economic stability

care for the elderly

Open Ended

Why is the feminist perspective an example of conflict theories?

Match

There are three feminist perspectives used to for critiquing the family.

Match the following descriptions to the correct type of feminism.

• Women are oppressed by economic systems and are mainly tasked with unpaid domestic labour

• Women are oppressed by the patriarchy, which will only end when women are freed from the violence of men

• Promotes gender equality via legal and political reform, individual liberty, equal rights and equal opportunity for all people

Socialist (aka Marxist) feminism

Radical feminism

Liberal feminism

• Socialist (aka Marxist) feminism

• Radical feminism

• Liberal feminism

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Government ​

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refers to support and aid provided by a government to individuals, families or businesses who are facing challenges such as financial difficulties. Government ​

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refers to the actions a government takes to address issues that affect the citizens of a country, and the nation as a whole

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policy

assistance

Multiple Choice

TRUE OR FALSE

Historically, governments have always considered the needs and preferences of diverse family types within Australian society

• True

• False

Open Ended

Define 'experience of family'

Fill in the Blank

The increase in divorce rates and the decrease in marriage rates would be an example of ___________ ______

Categorize

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Passed down over time

Beliefs, values, norms, customs, traditions and practices

Influenced by immigration and globalisation

Improving people’s access to financial resources

Flexibility with work schedules

Economic stability

Changes and progressions that occur within a society’s social structure and norms over time

Growing acceptance of diverse family structures and compositions

Challenging gender roles

Advancements in ICT that have improved and transformed various aspects of human life

Changes with how families communicate with each other

Altered educational and employment access and opportunity

Categorise the following as one of the following key developments that influence the experience of family

Cultural developments

Economic developments

Social developments

Technological developments