Love
This Greek term refers to romantic or passionate love, often associated with physical attraction.
What is Eros?
This term describes divorce without requiring proof of wrongdoing by either party.
What is No-Fault Divorce?
This legal or ceremonial union is recognized as a socially or legally binding relationship.
What is Marriage?
This refers to the legal and social process of becoming the parent of a child who is not biologically related.
What is Adoption?
This sociological perspective views the family as a key institution for socializing children.
What is Functionalism?
This Greek term describes unconditional, selfless love, often associated with divine or sacrificial love.
What is Agape?
This legal term describes a separation where the marriage remains legally intact.
What is Legal Separation?
A marriage where one man has multiple wives is called this.
What is Polygyny?
This type of family includes children from previous marriages or relationships.
What is a Blended Family?
This theory argues that families reinforce societal inequalities.
What is Conflict Theory?
This Greek word describes the platonic or brotherly love shared between members of a community.
What is Philia?
This is the term for professionals who assist divorcing couples in resolving conflicts outside of court.
What is Mediation?
A couple is considered married under this law after cohabiting and presenting themselves as married.
What is Common-Law Marriage?
This describes children who are frequently left at home without adult supervision.
What are Latchkey Kids?
This perspective focuses on how family members create shared meanings.
What is Symbolic Interaction?
This Greek term represents familial love, such as the bond between parents and children.
What is Storge?
This legal arrangement following divorce involves both parents sharing responsibilities for their children.
What is Joint Custody?
This term refers to the transfer of wealth from the bride's family to the groom.
What is a Dowry?
This challenging time of development where huge change occur; physically, emotionally and socially.
What is Adolescence/Teenager?
This theory suggests relationships are based on a cost-benefit analysis.
What is Social Exchange Theory?
What are the five Love Languages?
1. Acts of Service
2. Quality Time
3. Words of Affirmation
4. Physical Touch
5. Receiving Gifts
What is the name of the 1973 song by Johnnie Taylor that suggest it is financially smarter for a man to remain married to his wife.
What is "It's Cheaper to Keep Her?"
A legal contract that two people sign before marriage to outline how their assets, debts, and spousal support will be handled in the event of divorce or death.
What is a Prenuptial Agreement?
From infancy, children learns this quality?
What is Manipulation?
This perspective emphasizes how patriarchy shapes family structures.
What is Feminist Theory?