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Essentials of Sociology Chapter 12
Marriage and Family
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Sociology
Undergraduate 1
12/13/2010

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Term
Family
Definition
People who consider themselves related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
Term
Polygyny
Definition
Multiple wives.
Term
Nuclear
Definition
Husband, wife, children.
Term
Extended
Definition
Multiple generations.
Term
Family of Orientation
Definition
The Family in which one grows up.
Term
Family of Procreation
Definition
Couple + first child.
Term
Marriage
Definition
Group's approved mating arrangement. The wedding - Public.
Term
Endogamy
Definition
Marry within the group (Biblical)
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Exogamy
Definition
Must marry outside the group.
Term
Kinship Tracked
Definition
System of descent.
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Bi-lineal System
Definition
Both parent's families
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Patrilineal
Definition
Only track on Father's side.
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Matrilineal
Definition
Only track on Mother's side.
Term
Authority in marriage. 3 types. 1.Patriarchy
2.Matriarchy
3.Egalitarian
What is Patriarchy?
Definition
Men dominate women.
Term
Authority in marriage. 3 types. 1.Patriarchy
2.Matriarchy
3.Egalitarian
What is Matriarchy?
Definition
Women dominate men.
Term
Authority in marriage. 3 types. 1.Patriarchy
2.Matriarchy
3.Egalitarian
What is Egalitarian?
Definition
Equal.
Term
What are the 6 "Functions of Family".
Definition
1.Economic Production.
2.Socialization of Children.
3.Care of the sick/aged.
4.Recreation.
5.Sexual Control.
6.Reproduction.
Term
What is a Family Dysfunction?
Definition
Incest taboo - No marriage w/in family.
Term
What is "Power Struggle"?
Definition
All types of conflict between husband and wife.
Term
In the "Family Life Cycle", what is Romantic Love?
Definition
People being sexually attracted to each other.
Term
Sex = Marriage
Definition
Used to be called "making love"
Term
Homogamy
Definition
People with similar characteristics marry each other.
Term
3 Different types of "Family Transitions." Empty Nest, Boomerang Effect, and Sandwich Generation.
What is Empty Nest?
Definition
All children raised and out of the home.
Term
3 Different types of "Family Transitions." Empty Nest, Boomerang Effect, and Sandwich Generation.
What is Boomerang Effect?
Definition
Children raised, leave home, then return.
Term
3 Different types of "Family Transitions." Empty Nest, Boomerang Effect, and Sandwich Generation.
What is Sandwich Generation?
Definition
People who raise their own children while also caring for their aging parents.
Term
What is the primary distinction when referring to Diversity in U.S. families?
Definition
Social Class is primary distinction, NOT race.
Term
Blended Family
Definition
Joining of families.
Term
Same sex couples
Definition
Legal rights?
Term
There are 3 recent trends that have been shifting within U.S. families.
1.Postponing Marriage.
2.Cohabitation.
3.Unwed Mothers.
What is Postponing Marriage?
Definition
Age of females getting married and having a child is rising.
Term
There are 3 recent trends that have been shifting within U.S. families.
1.Postponing Marriage.
2.Cohabitation.
3.Unwed Mothers.
What is Cohabitation?
Definition
Living together without marriage.
Term
There are 3 recent trends that have been shifting within U.S. families.
1.Postponing Marriage.
2.Cohabitation.
3.Unwed Mothers.
What is Unwed Mothers?
Definition
Grandparents end up being the parents of their grandchild.
Term
Children of divorce
Definition
Difficult adjustment.
Term
Serial Fatherhood
Definition
Stays in contact with his kids until he becomes Father to another woman's children. Then drops all together.
Term
Dark Side of Family Life
Definition
Spouse battering. Child abuse. Incest - sex with close relatives.
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