marriage

What is the primary focus of sociologists when studying families?

• The emotional connection and economic unit formed by family members.

• The religious practices of families.

• The number of children in a family.

• The political affiliations of family members.

What is the definition of marriage according to the passage?

• A legally recognized social contract between two people, traditionally based on a sexual relationship and implying permanence.

• A religious union between two people.

• A social gathering to celebrate love.

• A temporary agreement between two people.

Which of the following is an example of unilateral descent?

• Patrilineal descent

• Bilateral descent

• Common law marriage

• Polygamy

What is the term for a family formed through marriage?

• Family of procreation

• Family of orientation

• Nuclear family

• Extended family

Which type of marriage involves a man being married to more than one woman at the same time?

• Polygyny

• Polyandry

• Monogamy

• Bigamy

What is the term for tracing kinship through both parents' sides?

• Bilateral descent

• Unilateral descent

• Patrilineal descent

• Matrilineal descent

What is the functionalist perspective on families?

• Families perform vital roles for society both internally and externally.

• Families are groups of close friends or teammates.

• Families are defined by their religious beliefs.

• Families are defined by their political affiliations.