According to structural/functional theorists, why are families so important to society? What criticisms do conflict/critical theorists have of structural/functional theories?
What will be an ideal response?
varies
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Daniel is conservative in his views on family issues. He is more likely to support gay marriages.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following helps explain why countries like France and Sweden have fewer single-parent households living in poverty than the U.S. does?
A) They provide more government support to families, effectively lifting them out of poverty. B) Rates of marriage are higher in other countries, so there are more households with two incomes. C) Other countries fundamentally value children more than Americans do. D) There is no welfare in the U.S. today.
The death of a child
A) is considered by many researchers to be the highest stressor in life. B) is linked to later hospitalization of parents for mental illness. C) may result in parents never healing from the loss. D) All of the above
Which of the following theories proposes that collective behavior occurs only if six "value-added" conditions are present?
A) ?Contagion theory B) ?Convergence theory C) ?Emergent norm theory D) ?Structural strain theory E) ?Cognitive theory