POFP203 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Elder Abuse, Symbolic Interactionism, Sexual Assault
2 Apr 2013
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Define heterosexual monogamy, polygamy, polygyny, and polyandry. Heterosexual monogamy- exclusive pair bonding between two opposite-sex persons. Polygyny- the concurrent marriage of one man to two or more women. Polyandry- concurrent marriage of one woman to two or more men. Explain how divorce rates do not mean that marriage is weakening. Divorce is being seen as a more viable option to married people who are unhappy with their relationship. Compare and contrast the structural-functionalist, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionist with regard to the family [understand] Structural functionalists believe that the family"s purpose is to reproduce, regulate sexual activity and socialize the young. Conflict theorists study the power differences and how they affect families. They believe in patriarchy, where the family is dominated by a male who"s property is the woman. Symbolic interactionist perspective- focuses on the meaning of definitions. Divorce used to be stigmatized and sanctioned by rejection, but is becoming more acceptable.
