Why does it matter how family is defined?

The agreed-upon definition helps avoid intercountry conflict.

The agreed-upon definition has important consequences that are legally recognized.

The agreed-upon definition reduces sexism.

The agreed-upon definition can distinguish Americans from other cultural groups.


The agreed-upon definition has important consequences that are legally recognized

Sociology

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A) relative deprivation B) resource-mobilization C) mass society D) rational choice

Sociology

Whenever laws impose the morality of a majority on the behavior of minorities, illegal markets are created that tend to be supplied by criminal organizations

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

A false assumption made by some stepfamilies is that they are just like nuclear families.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Sociology

Which of the following is characterized as the ability to act and think free from wider society's social constraints?

A. discourse B. constraint C. power D. agency

Sociology