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Families, marriage and kinship: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Families, marriage and kinship.

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Question 1

1 mark

Which of the following terms describes a family household that includes two or more siblings, their respective spouses, and their children living together?

Question 2

1 mark

According to Therborn's analysis of global family systems, which of the following characteristics saw a significant decline across most cultures during the 20th century?

Question 3

1 mark

In Goran Therborn’s global analysis of family systems, which of the following is identified as a characteristic of the 'European/North American' family system compared to other global systems like the sub-Saharan African or East Asian systems?

Question 4

1 mark

In the study of cultural variations in family life, how is a matriarchal family primarily defined?

Question 5

1 mark

Which concept refers to kinship ties that are based on social bonds or 'chosen' relationships rather than blood (consanguinity) or marriage (affinity)?

Question 6

2 marks

Briefly define what is meant by a vertically extended family.

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Question 7

3 marks

Explain the difference between horizontally extended and vertically extended families.

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Question 8

5 marks

Contrast the sociological significance of matriarchal families with patriarchal families in terms of power and decision-making.

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Question 9

5 marks

(a) Define the term horizontally extended family.

(b) Briefly explain one difference between an arranged marriage and a love marriage.

(c) Outline two reasons why some individuals might choose communes as an alternative to traditional family living.

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Question 10

4 marks

In the context of families, marriage and kinship, evaluate the sociological distinction between arranged marriages and forced marriages.

(a) Define what is meant by an arranged marriage according to cultural norms.
(b) Explain why sociologists often view arranged marriages as a method of maintaining social solidarity and family continuity.

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