Family Life

In a household, the father works outside as the primary breadwinner, while the mother stays at home to care for the children and manage the home.
Which approach best explains this arrangement?

• Social Conflict

• Structural-Functional

• Feminist

• Symbolic Interactionist

A couple constantly argues over how money is spent and how household chores are divided. The woman feels her unpaid labor is not valued.

Which approach best analyzes this power imbalance?

• Symbolic Interactionist

• Developmental

• Structural-Functional

• Feminist

A family celebrates Christmas with a unique tradition: wearing matching pajamas and watching old movies.

Which approach focuses on the meaning behind these actions?

• Symbolic Interactionist

• Social Conflict

• Social Exchange

• Feminist

 A single parent evaluates whether staying in a relationship is worth the emotional stress it brings, even if it means better finances.

Which theory sees this as a cost-benefit analysis?

• Developmental

• Structural-Functional

• Social Exchange

• Feminist

 A family navigates the challenge of sending their last child to college and adjusting to an “empty nest.”

Which approach studies this life stage transition?

• Developmental (Family Life Cycle)

• Feminist

• Symbolic Interactionist

• Social Conflict

A wealthy family is able to send their children to elite private schools, while a poor family struggles with access to quality education.

Which approach would highlight this inequality?

• Structural-Functional

• Social Conflict

• Symbolic Interactionist

• Developmental

In a patriarchal society, women are expected to stay at home while men pursue careers.

Which approach critiques this as reinforcing gender oppression?

• Structural-Functional

• Feminist

• Social Exchange

• Developmental

A newlywed couple negotiates who will cook, clean, and work based on each other's preferences and values.

Which approach focuses on the roles being created through communication?

• Structural-Functional

• Developmental

• Social Conflict

• Symbolic Interactionist

A man stays in a marriage because he feels emotionally and financially secure, despite occasional disagreements.

Which approach explains this behavior in terms of benefits vs. drawbacks?

• Feminist

• Structural-Functional

• Social Exchange

• Symbolic Interactionist

During the early years of marriage, a couple adjusts to shared decision-making and new routines.

Which approach emphasizes challenges during life transitions?

• Symbolic Interactionist

• Developmental (Family Life Cycle)

• Social Conflict

• Structural-Functional