Frank, Jim, Martha and Louise occupy the same apartment, sharing routine chores such as cooking, cleaning and laundry. Each contributes a share of their earnings to pay utilities and food costs. Sociologists would describe this group as a ________
A) family
B) household
C) patriarchy
D) clan
B
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One contribution of schooling to the socialization process that teaches about rules and schedules is
a. exposing the child to a bureaucratic setting. b. exposing the child to people of similar social backgrounds. c. teaching children to be highly flexible and to express their individuality. d. helping children break free of gender roles.
According to researchers, arranged marriages tend to be
(a) passive. (b) unstable. (c) very stable. (d) conflict driven.
Which theoretical perspective on education emphasizes credentialism?
A. Symbolic interactionism B. Conflict theory C. Functionalism D. Feminist theory
Studies of children of same-sex couples have shown that children who grow up in these households:
a. suffer from psychological problems b. have academic problems in school c. suffer from high levels of depression d. show no adverse effects