Functionalists argue that the family functions best when:

Functionalists argue that the family functions best when:
 
  a. the father assumes the instrumental role and the mother the expressive role.
  b. each parent performs relatively similar roles.
  c. the father assumes both the instrumental and expressive roles.
  d. the mother assumes the instrumental role and the father the expressive role.
  e. fathers are away from the home functioning in the economic-provider role.

Question 2

Researchers studying preschools in China and the United States concluded that preschoolers in China (relative to preschoolers in the U.S.) are taught to downplay interpersonal conflicts and play cooperatively. This is accomplished through
 
  a. schooling.
  b. formal curriculum
  c. the hidden curriculum.
  d. tracking.

Question 3

Functionalists argue that:
 
  a. the division of labor between men and women is efficient in preindustrial societies.
  b. women have to look after children because men are out making a living.
  c. men are dependent on women for food.
  d. men and women should be rewarded equally.
  e. women are inherently more adept at raising children compared to men.

Question 4

After attending college for one year in the United States, a German exchange student drew the conclusion that American students are all about memorizing. The observation was acquired through
 
  a. schooling.
  b. formal curriculum.
  c. the hidden curriculum.
  d. social reproduction.

Question 5

In traditional India, women are cut off from the outside world because they:
 
  a. are considered strongly erotic and therefore threatening.
  b. are considered to be morally superior.
  c. are perceived to be emotionally inferior and incapable of handling public life.
  d. have no place in the Hindu religion and therefore cannot participate in society.
  e. all of the above

Question 6

focus on the meanings that are embedded and conveyed in the way the school day and activities are organized.
 
  a. Conflict theorists
  b. Functionalists
  c. Symbolic interactionists
  d. Social action theorists

Question 7

Patriarchal ideology:
 
  a. affirms sexual equality.
  b. states women are superior to men.
  c. declares inherent male superiority.
  d. is used to support the women's movement.
  e. seeks to affirm the fundamental rights of both males and females.