Key Change Which May Affect the Equilibrium of a Family

question 67

Multiple Choice

key change which may affect the equilibrium of a family as a child enters puberty is the

• A) status of the parent's marriage.
• B) beginning of sexual maturity.
• C) affective functions of the family.
• D) profound social changes over the last decade.

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Definitions:

Cultural Hegemony

The dominance of a culturally diverse society by the ruling class who manipulate the culture of that society—the beliefs, explanations, perceptions, and values—so that their imposed, ruling-class worldview becomes the accepted cultural norm.

Dominant Culture

Refers to the established values, customs, social norms, and behaviors of the majority group within a society, which exert a strong influence over other groups.

Excessive Influence

Excessive influence refers to a situation or condition where an individual or group possesses a disproportionate amount of power or control over others, potentially leading to abuse or manipulation.

Conflict Theorists

Scholars who view social life as a competition for resources and power, focusing on issues of inequality, dominance, and social change.