Sociology-Family & Religion

Question 1

In his analysis of Protestantism and the rise of capitalism, Max Weber stated that Protestantism

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stressed duty and hard work, boosting economic production.

Question 2

Sociological analysis of religion is concerned with ___

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understanding patterns of religious activity and their effect on society

Question 3

Mounting research suggests that cohabitation ________

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may actually discourage marriage.

Question 4

A social-exchange analysis of family life is likely to consider ________

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how individuals select partners based on benefits vs costs

Question 5

Secularization refers to which of the following?

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The historical decline in the importance of the sacred

Question 6

What is the effect of industrialization on the number of children in a typical family

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Families have fewer children.

Question 7

In traditional societies, parents may arrange the marriages of their very young children.

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True

Question 8

Structural-functional theory points out how family perpetuates social inequality

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False

Question 9

Romantic love is the basis of marriage in preindustrial societies.

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False

Question 10

Emile Durkheim pointed to three functions of religion for society. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

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Increasing Social Conflict

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