Sociology quiz

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Test sobre Sociology quiz, creado por chloemich97 el 02/04/2014.
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Pregunta 1

Pregunta
What year was the Divorce Reform Act introduced?
Respuesta
  • 1965
  • 1967
  • 1969

Pregunta 2

Pregunta
What are three reasons for higher divorce rates?
Respuesta
  • Less religious, women's attitudes are changing, changes in laws make it easier and cheaper to obtain divorce.
  • More religious, cheaper to get divorced, different attitudes towards marriage.
  • Divorce rates aren't increasing.

Pregunta 3

Pregunta
What Act was introduced in 1949 to help those who couldn't afford a divorce?
Respuesta
  • The Matrimonial Family and Proceedings Act
  • The Divorce Reform Act
  • The Legal Aid and Advice Act

Pregunta 4

Pregunta
What sociologust argues that secularisation and a reduction in stigma is the main cause for an increase in divorce?
Respuesta
  • Anderson (1983)
  • Wilson (1966)
  • Gibson (1994)

Pregunta 5

Pregunta
What type of family is genreally preferred by Functionalists? Why?
Respuesta
  • Single parent families, because they show that the leader of the family is independent.
  • Nuclear family, because they function well and provide for society.
  • Extended family, because the whole family can remain close.

Pregunta 6

Pregunta
Why might women delay having children?
Respuesta
  • They have different attitudes/ bigger hopes towards careers, less social pressure towards getting married.
  • They want to travel first and have fun.
  • Women just don't want children.

Pregunta 7

Pregunta
Since the 1980s. what trends have been found within education?
Respuesta
  • Boys do better than girls in all subjects.
  • Girls do better than boys in all subjects
  • Girls and boys are both working at the same level.

Pregunta 8

Pregunta
What does the Equal Pay Act fail to do?
Respuesta
  • Give men equal pay to women.
  • Give women equal pay to men.
  • Pay the same amount for all job fields.
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