Chapter 13- Family and Religion

The family is a social institution that is found in: a. Most, but not all, societies. b. About half of human societies in the world today. c. Only high-income nations. d. Every society.

Which of the following are counted among the tasks of the family, according to the structural- functional approach? a. Socialization of the young. b. Regulation of sexual activity. c. Social placement. d. All of these responses are correct.

The MOST difficult transition in married life is typically: a. The birth of the first child. b. The death of a spouse. c. The last child leaving home. d. Retirement.

Regardless of race, families headed by single women are: a. At high risk for poverty. b. Much larger than other family types. c. Much smaller than other family types. d. Likely to experience greater upward social mobility.

Compared to what it was a century ago, the U.S. divorce rate is now: a. About the same. b. Half as high. c. Twice as high. d. About three times higher.

Durkheim pointed to three functions of religion for society. Which of the following is NOT one of them? a. Fostering social cohesion. b. Fostering social conflict. c. Providing social control. d. Providing meaning and purpose.

The priesthood, a specialized occupation in charge of a large religious organization, first developed in which type of societies? a. Hunting and gathering. b. Horticultural. c. Agrarian. d. Industrial.

Exogamy means that parents of similar social position pass on their standing to their children.

Karl Marx investigated the positive functions of religion for social life.

Identify at least four factors that are related to the high divorce rate in the United States. (Short Answer)