Family Dynamics and Domestic Violence in Sociology

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary related to family dynamics and domestic violence learned in the sociology lecture.

Family

The oldest social institution where the human species is reproduced, nurtured, and socialized.

Nuclear Family

A family structure consisting of two parents and their children.

Extended Family

A kinship network that includes grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and more.

Exogamy

The practice of marrying outside one's social group.

Endogamy

The practice of marrying within one's social group.

Homogamy

The tendency to marry individuals who are similar to oneself.

Universal Incest Taboo

A social norm that prohibits sexual relations between closely related individuals.

Proximity

The tendency to marry those who live in close geographic proximity.

Polygamy

A marital arrangement involving multiple spouses.

Polygyny

A form of polygamy where one man is married to multiple women.

Polyandry

A form of polygamy where one woman is married to multiple men.

Polyamory

The practice of engaging in multiple romantic relationships with the consent of all parties involved.

Arranged Marriage

A marriage in which parents or guardians choose the spouses.

Cohabitation

Living together and having a sexual relationship without being married.

Sandwich Generation

Adults who are simultaneously responsible for raising their own children and caring for their aging parents.

Domestic Violence

Abuse that occurs within a domestic setting, often characterized by a cycle of tension and explosive violence.

Differential Association Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals learn behaviors, including criminal or violent behaviors, from their social environment.

Divorce

The legal dissolution of a marriage; approximately half of marriages end in divorce.

The Honeymoon Phase

The stage in domestic violence where the abuser exhibits loving and charming behavior after an explosion of violence.