In some states, living together for a lengthy time without having a legal marriage ceremony is called:

a. polygamy.
b. communal living.
c. egalitarian.
d. common-law marriage.


D

Sociology

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Gans maintains that the poor in society

a. challenge the norms of society through showing an alternative lifestyle, and thus threaten the stability of society. b. actually are used to uphold the norms of society. c. are outside society's culture and are thus not important to society.

Sociology

The Chans are a Chinese American family. They are very close to members of their extended family, who they meet at mealtimes. The children are raised in a stern fashion and the parents' decisions about household matters are often absolute

Given this information, which of the following will also hold true for the Chan family? a. Family obligations do not come before individual needs of members. b. They are comfortable with public expressions of emotion. c. The Chan family is matriarchic. d. Any case of domestic violence will not be promptly reported.

Sociology

Studies that provide anonymity

A. change the names of participants so that their identity will not be known. B. group participant data based on characteristics like race or gender. C. do not allow the participant to know the true purpose of the research study. D. guarantee that the information provided cannot be traced back to the participant.

Sociology

The disintegration of French society around 1789 was blamed on

a. the Scottish enlightenment. b. the traditional family. c. heroism. d. individualism.

Sociology