Explain at least two social trends associated with the deinstitutionalization of marriage. What effects do you think these trends have on society?
What will be an ideal response?
Trends include the tendency to see marriage as a goal to work toward, growing
equality between men and women, cohabitation, and the tendency of many people to
bear children outside of marriage. Students’ answers to the second part of the question
will vary and should reflect critical thinking.
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Which of the following perspectives would be of most use to a sociologist who wishes to understand how social order is maintained and how it changes?
a. conflict theory b. functionalism c. symbolic interactionism d. the ecological perspective
The increase in intermarriage is due to many interrelated factors-both micro and macro level-that include everyday contact and changing attitudes
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In addition to the fertility rate, the median age of a country also reflects its
A. mortality rate. B. marriage rate. C. divorce rate. D. child evaluation rate.
The process of integrating governments, cultures, and financial markets through international trade into a single world market is referred to as
A. Global assembly lines B. Globalization C. Global commodity chains D. World economy