According to Sociologist William J

question 31

Multiple Choice

According to sociologist William J. Goode, many changes in families occur as societies modernize and become more industrialized and developed. Which would be an example of this change?

• A)mate selection becomes more controlled
• B)there is a shift toward extended families
• C)kinship becomes more patrilineal
• D)families become more egalitarian
• E)there is an increasing emphasis on ascribed status

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