Terms
The increased dramatically in America from 1960-1981
Divorce Rate
Parents and children living with their grandparents and sharing resources
Extended Family
Domestic violence in the United States
Occurs in all social classes
Is limited to spousal abuse
Occurs mostly in the lower classes
Does not occur in very religious homes
Occurs in all social classes
What U.S. city is home to Hollywood?
Los Angeles
What is the capital of California?
Sacramento
Writers and activists who organize on behalf of women’s rights and interests
Feminists
A law against marrying a first cousin
Incest Taboo
Which of the following norms is a person of the Islamic faith most likely to have violated by marrying a Christian?
Exogamy
Polygamy
Endogamy
Monogamy
Endogamy
In the USA what city is known as the “Entertainment Capital of the World”?
Las Vegas
Which state is known for Yellowstone National Park?
Wyoming
Arrangement in which a married couple live with the husband’s parents
Patrilocal
A young adult who moves back in with his parents
Boomerang Kids
Tara lives with her father, stepmother, and her stepmother’s children from a previous marriage. What type of family does she live in?
Patriarchal
extended
Blended
Single parent
Blended
Which of the following institutions has the greatest effect on individual behavior?
The government
schools
peer groups
the family
the family
What is the tallest mountain in the U.S.?
Mount Denali
A family in which the oldest women in the family holds all of the authority
Matriarchy
Arrangement in which a marreid couple live together on their own
Neolocal
In the United States, the only legally acceptable form of marriage is
Polygyny
Monogamy
Polyandry
Polygamy
Monogamy
What U.S. city is famous for its deep-dish pizza?
Chicago
Which Great Lake is the largest by surface area?
Lake Superior
Arrangement in which a romantic couple live together while not legally married
Cohabitation
For conflict theorists, _____ is one consequence of the family structure.
Socio-emotional support
The socialization of children
Inequality among men and women
The production of needed goods
Inequality among men and women
When Ben’s family needs to make a major decision, such as purchasing a new home or car, his father makes the decision with consulting other family members. This is an example of
A patriarchy
Polygamy
A patrilineal family
A neolocal family
A patriarchy
Which U.S. city hosted the 1996 Summer Olympics?
Atlanta
Which U.S. state borders the most other states?
Tennessee