How Did Society Solve the Problem of Knowing Who Legitimate

question 20

Multiple Choice

How did society solve the problem of knowing who legitimate heirs to fathers were?

• A) DNA testing
• B) Legitimating sexual activity within monogamous marriage
• C) separate housing for recognized family forms
• D) eliminating extended families in favor of the nuclear family

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Definitions:

Macrosociology

A branch of sociology focused on the study of social systems and populations on a large scale, encompassing the analysis of societal structures, institutions, and processes.

Large-Scale

Pertaining to events, processes, or phenomena that involve extensive scope or size, often impacting broad areas or large numbers of people.

Social Structures

The complex framework of societal institutions (such as the economy, politics, and social norms) and the relationships between these entities that shape a society's organization.

Industrial Revolution

A period of major industrialization that took place during the late 1700s and early 1800s, transforming economies from agrarian to industrial.