CLEP Intro to Sociology

Category - Family Inst

What is the term for a marriage or family in which both partners have equal power?
  1. Patriarchy
  2. Matriarchy
  3. Bilateral
  4. Monogamous
  5. Egalitarian
Explanation
Answer: E - A marriage or family where both partners have equal power is called an egalitarian family. The trend toward this type of family has increased steadily as women attain higher education and better jobs. This type of family is especially common in gay and lesbian families.
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