Family Perspectives Quiz

What is one of the functions of the family according to the Marxist perspective?

• Emotional support

• Inheritance of property

• Socialization of children

• Providing leisure activities

According to the Marxist perspective, what does the family help maintain?

• Social harmony

• Capitalist economy

• Educational standards

• Religious beliefs

According to the text, what is a function of the family in terms of socialization?

• To promote independence

• To instill discipline

• To teach acceptance of hierarchy

• To encourage creativity

What does the text suggest about the family and economic production?

• The family is a unit of production

• The family is a unit of consumption

• The family is a unit of distribution

• The family is a unit of innovation

What does the text suggest is a criticism of the Marxist perspective?

• It ignores the role of women in politics

• It overlooks the importance of family dynamics

• It focuses too much on economic factors

• It fails to address gender stereotypes

What does the text suggest about the role of women in the family according to Marxist feminists?

• Women are primarily caregivers

• Women are equal partners in decision-making

• Women are exploited for unpaid labor

• Women are the main breadwinners

What does the text indicate about the relationship between capitalism and the family?

• The family supports capitalist production

• The family opposes capitalist values

• The family is independent of capitalism

• The family undermines capitalist structures

According to the text, what is a function of the family in capitalist society?

• To provide political education

• To act as a unit of production

• To serve as a unit of consumption

• To promote cultural diversity

What does the personal life perspective emphasize in understanding family relationships?

• Economic roles

• Social class

• Individual experiences and meanings

• Political power

Which perspective is criticized for ignoring the dark side of family life, such as domestic violence?

• Marxist

• Feminist

• Functionalist

• Interactionist