WGU C273 Introduction to Sociology Unit 5 NEW VERSION

WGU C273 Introduction to Sociology Unit 5 NEW

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Leave the first rating Students also studied Terms in this set (130) Western Governors UniversityC 273 Save WGU Introduction to Sociology - C2...113 terms jiminrobinsonPreview C273 Unit Assessments (Prep for OA...60 terms Emely1363Preview WGU C273 Pre- Assessment Intro To...Teacher 60 terms greeniedtatsPreview c273 Re 106 term Bet Practice questions for this set Learn1 / 7Study using Learn Which of the following is NOT a function of religion, according to functionalists such as Durkheim?patrilocalA common marriage practice that includes living with or near the parents of the husband is known as _____.Choose an answer 1Religion clarifies social divisions.2Religion provides emotional comfort.3Religion offers support for the government. 4 Religion answer questions about ultimate meaning.Don't know?

homogamyGillian has her heart set on marrying a man who enjoys the same things she does.Which of the following is this idea reflective of?Cohabitation______ describes an intimate and serious relationship between two people who are living together but are not married.a subdivision of a larger religious group made up of members who share somewhat different beliefs from those of the dominant group Which of the following describes a sect?functionalismWhich of the following perspectives holds that groups such as political parties and Alcoholics Anonymous provide a function similar to that of religion?Polytheism______ refers to the worship of or belief in multiple gods.credential societyRoberto is applying for a job as a night watchman, but his employer is looking for someone with a high school diploma. What aspect of the U.S. educational system does this show?functionalismSocial placement, the idea that schools sort children by their capabilities, giving them the jobs they are most suited for, belongs to which sociological perspective?A frail feminine body might be seen as healthy in one culture but diseased in another.Which is an example of how a sociologist would understand how health varies?Yes, Brian is conforming to the sick role that says people have the responsibility to try to get better, and they have the right to neglect their regular responsibilities.Brian wakes up with a fever and decides not to go into work. He informs his boss and spends the day lying in bed, watching TV. According to sociologists studying health, is Brian behaving appropriately? Why or why not?The Communist Party expanded the system to make it accessible to all members of society.How did the educational system of Soviet Russia reflect the culture of the country?Every Swedish resident's major healthcare costs are covered, and the Swedish system is decentralized with local communities providing the healthcare.Sweden spends about half the amount the U.S. does on each resident's healthcare and has an infant mortality rate about half that of the United States. What are two key aspects of the Swedish healthcare system?Economic cooperation, a sexual relationship, and child rearing.What three factors does a marriage commonly contain?It has decreased.How have people's preferences for the number of children in their families changed over the last forty years?It refers both to the fact that higher socioeconomic classes have higher marriage rates and to a mismatch between highly educated never-married women and less well-educated never-married men.What does the marriage gap refer to?Most children experience intense emotional upset at first.What are the effects of divorce on children?

Women's and children's rights have grown.What is one important change that has occurred worldwide in families?There are more people who have never been married. Which of the following is one important change in American families?NeolocalityAfter getting married, Adam and Nathan move to a new city where none of their family members live.blended familyRebekah lives with her dad and his new wife, who also has two daughters who visit on the weekends.homogamyErika and Jeremy are married. They are both from middle class families and have graduate degrees.cohabilitationJessica and Omar are dating, and they decide to move into an apartment together.nuclear familyJack has a mother, father, and two sisters.Symbolic interactionist perspectiveWhich sociological perspective studies the role-taking processes of family members?Within the family, women do more of the housework and child rearing than men.What is a likely criticism feminists bring against heterosexual marriage?Reporting from public agencies, such as police departments and hospitals and Random sample surveys How is data for domestic violence usually collected?The news outlet is using data from surveys that might have a large non-response bias.A website says that women are just as likely to be violent towards their partners as men. Based on the information presented in this course, why might the website information be flawed?family violenceEmotional, physical, or sexual abuse between family members.patrilocalThe common practice in some cultures that involves living with or near the husband's parents.nuclear familyA family composed of two parents and their children.blended familyA family consisting of a couple and their children from this and all previous relationships.familyThe fundamental and often first social group for an individual; a family frequently consists of biological relatives to the individual, but more generally, it has strong emotional ties to and is instrumental in raising children.matrilocalThe common practice in some cultures that involves living with or near the wife's parents.kinshipConnections between individuals that are established through ancestry, marriage, or adoption.

stepfamilyA family in which at least one of the adults is a stepparent.extended familyA family that includes more members than just parents and children, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.neolocalityThe practice in most industrialized cultures when a married couple finds a new place to live that is not in the household of either set of their parents.homogamyThe tendency of people to marry others with similar characteristics as them.cohabitationAn arrangement where two people living together are engaged in an intimate relationship but are not married.patriarchyA system in which men hold the power and women are excluded from power.marriageA social and legal union that usually involves economic cooperation, sexual activity, and childbearing.Women are just as likely as men to commit situational violence, while men are more likely to commit intimate terrorism.Why are there discrepancies between reported numbers of men and women who commit domestic violence?Modern marriages are expensive, while marriages before the Industrial Revolution were institutional.What is one difference social historians would point to between most modern marriages and marriages before the Industrial Revolution?Couples are cohabiting instead of getting married. Which of the following is a likely explanation for why people are getting married at a later age?social classThe practice of homogamy in marriage is most visible in which factor?DenmarkWhat was the first nation to grant legal partnerships to same-sex couples?He overlooked nontraditional family forms.What is one potential criticism of Talcott Parsons' functionalist study of families?Instances of intimate terrorism go unreported.An estimated 40% of people contacted for family violence surveys refuse to answer questions about violence in their homes. What is one possible result of this refusal as it relates to family violence statistics?Companionate relationships prioritize amorous love while expressive relationships value mutual betterment and goal achievement.What is the difference between companionate and expressive relationships?PolytheismSome denominations of Hinduism worship a pantheon of numerous deities. What type of religion would these be classified as?ChurchWhich religious organization is known for having trained clergy members?Symbolic interactionism perspectiveWhich of the following sociological perspectives posits that iconography is key for communication among religious communities?