John. has always felt he was the head of the household and was a good provider. Recently he lost his job and now worries a great deal about his ability to provide for his family. John is experiencing what sociologists call role:
a. conflict
b. ineptitude
c. panic
d. strain
D
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A major difference between joint families and stem families is that joint families
A) share a common treasury. B) pass on all property to the eldest son. C) provide a home and economic support for the father as he grows old. D) consist of the eldest son and his sisters' families.
According to the test's discussion of the future of the family system,
A) most changes in the American family structure have been regrettable from a social standpoint. B) the family is changing and likely to continue to change in the future. C) the family can only be fully understood by isolating it from other influences and institutions. D) only A and B above are true.
In the article American Hookup, Lisa Wade says that students believe that hookups should not be seen as meaningful and take steps to ensure that hookups are not viewed in this light. Which strategy does Wade say students use to make sure the hookup is seen as meaninglessness?
A. refuse to tell friends the details of your hookup B. claim to be drunk C. try to stay close friends with the person you hooked up with D. all of these are strategies to ensure the hookup is seen as meaningless
The difference between a functionalist and a substantive definition of family is the same as the difference between what a family does and what a family is.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)