Sociology: Exam #3

A funeral rite without the body present is called a

A change from rural to urban areas

A situation in which a person or entity is unknown, the quality or state of being unknown to most people

What are expected behaviors that are attached to one or more statuses

A system that governs departments and subdivisions managed by sets of officials following an inflexible routine

The final disposition of a dead human body through burning (fire & combustion) is known as

Two or more people, unrelated by either blood or marriages who are sharing living quarters together

The terms Father, Farmer, Brother, Husband would be considered a(n)

Sociology is concerned with each of the following except

In modern funeral rites it isn't odd to see funeral practices of one culture incorporated into another this is caused by

Within a matriarchal extended family, who would assume control at the death of the mother (Age 65)

Within a patriarchal extended family, who would assume control at the death of the father (Age 62)

Which term pertains to demography; the science of vital statistics

Household or family unit created by one male and one female and the children from their previous marriages

A funeral rite adjusted to the needs of the family or the trends of the time.

The action or practice of interring a dead human body in the ground is called

A man, a woman and their unmarried children in a household is a

The funeral rite as a continual part of human existence would be considered a(n)

This generation believes rules should be followed unless contrary to what they want, then they can be broken

A funeral rite which may be construed as being identifiable with a pre-literate society.

A funeral rite that is devoid of any religious connotation

A family unit consisting of parents, male children along with their spouses and children would be called

This generation does not want to be hurried and want to be like their peers but with a unique twist

The male is the dominate governing force. It is the oldest male who makes most of the decisions concerning the family.

The social group that functions to complete a task

This generation believes technology brings with it as many problems as it does solutions

This generation values companies that possess an altruistic attitude; want value in service

This generation believe standard options are fine, no need to customize

An individual crafting of products is replaced by manufacture of goods utilizing mass production techniques

Which of the following generations is known for valuing success over tenure?

The placing of encasketed remains in a crypt is called

A family in which only one parent is present to care for the children

Two or more people who engage in meaningful interaction is called

The change from rural to urban areas

This type of faith deals with two or more diverse theologies

An all-inclusive term used to encompass all funerals and/or memorial services

Finish the following statement. A secular or humanistic service

A funeral rite that deviates from the normal or prescribed circumstances of established custom

Segment of society that shares distinct patterns of mores, folkways, and values that differs from the larger society

A culture developed before the invention of writing; hence, leaving no written record.

Which of the following is the emotional attitude that all cultures are equal and pertinent?

A funeral rite without the body present is called a

A universal symbol in all cultures

Rites with cremated remains present are called

What type of family unit gives a voice to everyone in governing matters and decision making.

The emotional attitude that one's own race, nation, group, or culture is superior to all others

Funeral rite that follows a prescribed ritual or ceremony that may be dictated by religious belief or social custom

Event which allows those who have something in common to deal with one another regarding that which they share

The tendency of offspring to move away from the area in which they were born is known as

Individuals who are spiritual but do not hold to established religious practices.