Chapter 1

Question 1

what is the legal definition of a family according to Stats canada?

Answer 1

Married people with children, common law relationship with children, single parent with children

Question 2

What is the CAS of Toronto’s definition of family?

Answer 2

anyone with a meaningful relationship with a child.

Question 3

Define a nuclear family

Answer 3

A family consisting of a husband, wife, and children. often referred to as the standard north american family

Question 4

what are the two forms of the nuclear family?

Answer 4

the family of orientation and the family of procreation

Question 5

what is the family of orientation?

Answer 5

the family one is born into and raised in

Question 6

what is the family of procreation?

Answer 6

family formed through marriage or cohabitation in which the children are raised

Question 7

what is extended family?

Answer 7

the nuclear family and all relatives

Question 8

how can definition of family be personal?

Answer 8

1. close friends can be considered family

2. some biological members can become disowned for various reasons

Question 9

what do family theories influence?

Answer 9

they influence government policy, methods of therapy, and societies view of family

Question 10

what three questions are asked about theories of family?

Answer 10

1. what does the theory say about the relationships within a family
2. does the theory show how family and society influence each other
3. how has the theory affected government policy, social agencies

Question 11

what is the macro lens

Answer 11

Looking at the big picture, studies how society values shape the family

Question 12

what is the micro lens

Answer 12

focuses on the individuals or the small groups, emphasizes relationships within individual families

Question 13

Define the structural functionalist theory

Answer 13

The family is viewed as an institution among other institutions in society, life school, workplace, and healthcare system

Question 14

According to the structural functionalist theory, what are the five functions the family performs in society

Answer 14

1. Reproduction
2. Socialization
3. Social placement
4. Economic support
5. Emotional support

Question 15

According to structural functionalist theory, what occurs when a family performs its functions well

Answer 15

Social stability

Question 16

What what the structural functionalist theory say about role specialization

Answer 16

Increases efficiency of the family functioning

Question 17

What are the strengths of the structural functionalist theory

Answer 17

Relates families to society an institution among other institutions among other institutions
Has long been the basis of for providing social services for families

Question 18

What are the weaknesses of the structural functionalist theory? (4)

Answer 18

1. No clear explanation of why family and society changes
2. Ignores topics of sexual violence and family abuse
3. monolithic bias
4. Assumes society has one set of norms and values

Question 19

Define monolithic bias

Answer 19

The tendency to hold all families to one correct form of how a family should be and act. Any other types are considered abnormal or defective

Question 20

Define Conflict theory (3)

Answer 20

1. macro perspective
2. Particularly concerned with power relationships and inequality
3. The family institution competes with other social institutions for scarce resources

Question 21

Strengths of conflict theory (2)

Answer 21

Explains how family and society changes as a result of shifts and balances in power.

Interactions between family and other institutions are not harmless

Question 22

Weaknesses of conflict theory

Answer 22

Cannot demonstrate how family contributes to society, and doesn’t explain why family and social values change slowly