Structural functionalist theory focuses on:
A. social interaction between family members and other groups and is concerned with the meanings and interpretations that people have.
B. gender as the central concept for explaining family structures and family dynamics.
C. the distinct stages of families and family members with their set of tasks, roles, and responsibilities.
D. a belief that all social institutions, including the family, exist to fill a need in society.
Answer: D
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A) men and women were created equal, and should thus be treated accordingly. B) the care of children was exclusively the job of women. C) men were the official "guardians" of women. D) women should be afforded multiple husbands to increase their likelihood of having many children.
Briefly explain the filter theory of mate selection
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A. Gemeinschaft B. mechanical solidarity C. Gesellschaft D. organic solidarity
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a. Hierarchical observation b. Normalizing judgments c. Examination d. Capital punishment