FMSC 330

Traditional marriage is :

Reunion of man and woman in legal way
Some aspects that are associated with traditional marriage are :
- Procreation
- Public ceremony
- Economic unity
In marriage the public ceremony is important because :

The marriage is socially recoganized and publicized , this means that man and woman are sexually united.
Union of man and woman is assumed to be permanent

True
What is the base for contemporary marriage:

It is mostly based on love however it can also be based on some other reasons
DOMA stands for

Defense of marriage act which states that federally marriage is between man and a woman
Traditional family consists of :
- Parents
- Grandparents
- Children
What has become possible in regards to forming a family with development of technology:

Developement of technology has made it possible to separate reproduction from secxual intercourse. It has also made it possible for some others to have children.
Socialization is :

Teaching a child how to be a human and fit in the culture. This is the most important job of the family.
Virginia Satir:

She was a psychotherapist that wrote the book " people making"
Traditionally family is responsible for socialization, however this has been shifting.

True
The most important activity for chidren under 14 is :

Watching TV.
Taskes are assigned by culture , not biology

True
Woman who work are more likely to get divorced

True
Matriarchiy :

The leading role is taken by the mother in the community of the family.

Author

scharmch

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Card Set

FMSC 330

Description

Lecture 2

Updated

2010-10-20T01:02:54Z

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