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Sociology Chapter 12
FOR SOC TEST
Question | Answer |
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Polygamy | the practice whereby men or women have multiple spouses. |
Polyandry | the rare practice of a women having more than one husband. |
Polygyny | the pracitce where the man has more than one wife. |
Monogamy | forming sexually exclusive marriage with one spouse at a time |
Exogamy | is the practice of selecting mates from outside one’s group. May be based on religion, territory, or racial-ethnic identity. |
Patriarchy | a society or group where men have power over women |
Matriarchy | a society or group where women have power over men |
Family | a primary group of people often based on ancestry, marriage, or adoption who for a cooperative economic unit to care for offspring and each other who are committed to maintaining the group over time. |