Definitions

Question 0

Kinship?

Answer 0

Relationship between descents, ancestors, and living relatives.

-Primary social group found in all societies

Question 1

Demography?

Answer 1

The study of patterns and changes in population size, distribution, and composition.

Question 2

Patrilineal?

Answer 2

Descent from father’s family

Question 3

Matrilineal?

Answer 3

Descent from mother’s family

Question 4

Sociology?

Answer 4

Study of human relations

Question 5

Psychology?

Answer 5

Study of the mind and how it works

Question 6

Anthropology?

Answer 6

Study of human evolution and human’s achievements

Question 7

Nuclear family?

Answer 7

A marries couple that lives with their children but places more importance on their marital status than on their relatives

Question 8

Monogamy?

Answer 8

Having only one partner

Question 9

Transitional family?

Answer 9

When the mother temporarily leaves the work force to look after her young child

Question 10

Dual-income Family?

Answer 10

Both spouses are working full time

Question 11

Blended Family?

Answer 11

Two separate divorces people marry each other, combing their families

Question 12

Polygamy?

Answer 12

When a man has multiple wives

Question 13

Theory?

Answer 13

Ideas and explanations that can be tested and applied to different situations

Question 14

Status?

Answer 14

A person’s social or professional standing in a society (Ex. Mother)

Question 15

Role?

Answer 15

The set of behaviours that someone is expected to demonstrate in society

Question 16

Norm?

Answer 16

What society deems ‘normal’ behaviour

Question 17

Conjugal relationship?

Answer 17

A legit. sexual relationship or marriage

Question 18

Political science (politics)?

Answer 18

The study of the organization and administration of the government, it’s history, and theory