Institution Of Marriage

Question 1

What is the term for a marriage system where the couple continues to live separately after marriage?

Answer 1

Duolocal

In duolocal arrangements, each partner maintains their own residence.

Question 2

In a patrilocal marriage, where does the wife typically live after marriage?

Answer 2

Husband’s house

In patrilocal arrangements, the wife moves to live with her husband’s family.

Question 3

What is the term for a marriage system where the couple resides with the wife’s family?

Answer 3

Matrilocal

In matrilocal marriages, the husband moves to live with the wife’s family.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: In _______ marriage, the couple lives together in their own independent residence.

Answer 4

Nuclear

Nuclear families create their own household separate from their parents.

Question 5

What type of marriage system involves living with the husband’s family after marriage?

Answer 5

Patrilocal

This system emphasizes the husband’s lineage and family structure.

Question 6

True or False: In a matrilocal marriage, children typically live with their father’s family.

Answer 6

False

In matrilocal arrangements, children usually reside with the mother’s family.

Question 7

What is the primary characteristic of a nuclear family?

Answer 7

Independent residence

Nuclear families live independently from their extended families.

Question 8

What does ‘residence of couple’ refer to in the context of marriage systems?

Answer 8

Living arrangements post-marriage

It describes where the couple resides after they marry, influencing family dynamics.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The husband and wife in a _______ marriage may live with her family after marriage.

Answer 9

Matrilocal

In this arrangement, the husband moves to the wife’s family home.

Question 10

What distinguishes a duolocal marriage from other marriage systems?

Answer 10

Separate residences

Both partners maintain their own households rather than living together.

Question 11

What is the difference between customary marriage and religious marriage?

Answer 11

Cultural practices vs. religious rites

Customary marriage follows traditions, while religious marriage is conducted according to spiritual beliefs.

Question 12

What is courtship?

Answer 12

Courtship is the period during which a couple studies each other to decide if they have acceptable qualities for marriage.

Question 13

What is the role of family support?

Answer 13

Family support provides security and protection to one another.

Question 14

What is a factor to consider when choosing marriage partners?

Answer 14

Family background is important when choosing marriage partners.

Question 15

What should one ensure about their spouse?

Answer 15

One must ensure that the spouse is free from any disease and social vices.

Question 16

What character traits are important in a partner?

Answer 16

A partner should be modest, sober, respectful, polite, humble, and obedient.

Question 17

Why is physical attraction important?

Answer 17

Physical attraction is important in a relationship.

Question 18

What should one consider regarding age when choosing a partner?

Answer 18

Most people choose partners within their age range, but the range should not be too wide.

Question 19

Q: What is the definition of marriage in the Ghanaian context?

Answer 19

A: Marriage is a union between a man and a woman who have agreed to become husband and wife after going through all recognized procedures in society for procreation, mutual assistance, and companionship. It involves not only the couple but also two families.

Question 20

Q: What is the major reason why individuals get married?

Answer 20

A: Marriage provides companionship
Provides grounds for procreation
Provides mutual assistance
Provides a legitimate sexual avenue
Raises the social status of people
Promotes social cohesion

Question 21

Mention three importances of courtship

Answer 21

It enables the couple to study each other
It enables the couple to study their family backgrounds.
It enables the couple to make adequate preparations for the marriage
It promotes stability of marriage.
It’s enables the couple to receive the needed counseling.

Question 22

What are the classifications of marriage

Answer 22

Process of getting married
Residence of the couple.

Question 23

What are the three main processes of getting married?

Answer 23

Customary marriage
Religious marriage
Marriage under the ordinance

Question 24

What are the processes for preparations involved in marriage?

Answer 24

Making a formal request
Family investigations
Period of courtship
Knocking ceremony
Payment of bride wealth
Registration of the marriage

Question 25

Mention three importances of the bride wealth

Answer 25

It shows formal parental approval of the union It confers on the husband, his authority on the wife. It is a token of expression by the bridegroom's family It's confers honour and prestige on the bride and her family.

Question 26

What is Christian marriage?

Answer 26

This involves the consecration of the Union by a recognized Reverend Minister, Priest or pastor. It takes place in a church that has been registered for such activities to check place.

Question 27

List the process involved in marriage under ordinance

Answer 27

Customary process of marriage Notice of marriage Marriage notice book Signing of marriage register

Question 28

Mention 3 benefits of marriage under ordinance

Answer 28

Provides documentary evidence for the marriage The court determines the custody of the children The court determines the sharing of property Enhances the reputation of the couple Discourages dissolution of the marriage Helps in the processing of documents

Question 29

Mention 4 advantages customary marriage has over marriage under ordinance

Answer 29

Customary marriage ensure the support of two families instead of two personalities Customary marriage enhances patrilineal or matrilineal inheritance Polygyny is permitted The extended family in customary marriages ensure that children and elderly are taken care of Divorce is easier There is parental investigations before marriage Ensures cultural preservation

Question 30

What type of marriage residence is the one where the couple stays in a home provided by the husband's uncle?

Answer 30

Avunculocal

Question 31

____ residence is a type of marriage residence where the couple stays in a home provided by the husband

Answer 31

Virilocal

Question 32

____ residence is a type of marriage residence where the couple stays in a home provided by the wife

Answer 32

Uxorilocal

Question 33

Mention three responsibilities of a husband

Answer 33

Provision of physical needs Provision of moral training Providing the wife's sexual desires Protection of the family Faithfulness to wife

Question 34

Mention three responsibilities of the wife

Answer 34

Providing domestic services Showing respect to the husband Satisfying the sexual desires of the husband Communicating with the husband Supporting the husband economically Provision of moral training Nursing of children

Question 35

Mention 3 problems that may face a marriage

Answer 35

Financial problems Unfaithfulness Infertility Lack of effective communication Interference by in laws and other relatives Dissenting views Sexual incompatibility Drunkenness Verbal or physical abuse

Question 36

Mention 2 problems if divorce

Answer 36

Single parenting Juvenile delinquency Streetism Teenage pregnancy Parental irresponsibility Indiscipline Loneliness Substance abuse

Question 37

What is a well- timed marriage?

Answer 37

This is one where the couple had made adequate preparations before getting married

Question 38

Give 3 benefits of a well timed marriage

Answer 38

Allows prospective couples enough time to study each other Couple is often financially and socially prepared for the marriage It has the potential of enduring The couple is psychologically and emotionally prepared to face the challenges of marriage Couple is given community recognition and respect The couple has a brighter chance of providing security for their offsprings

Question 39

Mention 2 challenges the extended family posed to a married couple

Answer 39

Stake on property Lack of privacy Issue of children Financial demands on married couple Having custody of siblings of other family members

Question 40

Mention three qualities of a healthy marriage

Answer 40

Effective communication Hardwork Adequate preparations Faithfulness Love and affection Peaceful resolution of conflict Guidance and counseling