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The Family
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Sociology
12th Grade
01/21/2010

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family of orientation
Definition
the family you grow up with
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family of procreation
Definition
one that you establish through marriage
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nuclear family
Definition
mom and dad and young kids living at home
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extended family/consanguine family
Definition
people related by blood that aren't mother, father, or siblings
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arranged marriage
Definition
parent(s) choose a mate for their kids based on income, agreeable to get along with in-laws
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exogamy
Definition
the act of marrying someone from outside one's group (clan, tribe, or village)
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endogamy
Definition
the act of marrying someone form one's own group
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polygamy
Definition
marriage of one person to tow or more people of the opposite sex
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polyandry
Definition
marriage of one woman to two or more men
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polygyny
Definition
marriage of one man to two or more women
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serial monogamy
Definition
the marriage of one person to two or more people at different times
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Neolocal residence
Definition
a home where the married couple live by themselves, away from both husband's and wife's families
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patrilocal residence
Definition
a home where the married couple live with the husband's family
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matrilocal residence
Definition
a home where the married couple live with the wife's family
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patrilineal descent
Definition
the norm that recognizes only the father's family as a child's close relatives
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matrilineal descent
Definition
the norm that recognizes only the mother's family as a child's close relatives.
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bilateral descent
Definition
the norm that recognizes both parents' families as the child's close relatives
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patriarchal family
Definition
the dominant figure is the eldest male
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matriarchal family
Definition
the dominant figure is the eldest female
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homogamy
Definition
marrying someone with social characteristics similar to one's own
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senescence
Definition
natural physical process of aging
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senility
Definition
an abnormal condition characterized by serious memory loss, confusion, and loss of the ability to reason
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crystalline intelligence
Definition
wisdom and insight into the human condition, as shown by one's skills in language, philosophy, music, or painting
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fluid intelligence
Definition
the ability to grasp abstract relationships as in mathematics, physics, or some other science, tends to stabilize or decline with age.
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disengagement theory (functionalist)
Definition
old people disengage with society and society disengages with old people
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minority theory (conflict)
Definition
older people are treated in society as an oppressed minority. "ageism"
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ageism
Definition
prejudice and discrimination against old people
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activity theory (symbolic interactionist)
Definition
most older people maintain a great deal of interaction with others, even in vigorous settings. Older people invest more time in their social roles
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subculture theory
Definition
elders interact primarily with one another, sharing interests and experiences with members of the same age group.
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