A Family That Consists of One Man, Several Wives, and the Biological

question 31

Multiple Choice

A family that consists of one man, several wives, and the biological children of the man and the women is a(n) _____ family.

• A) blended
• B) adoptive
• C) extended
• D) polygamous

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Definitions:

Established Position

A status or rank within a group or society that is recognized and often secured based on factors such as experience, achievements, or seniority.

Role Set

All roles occupied by a person at a given time.

Gender

Socially learned expectations and behaviors associated with members of each sex.

Ascribed Status

A social position a person is assigned at birth or assumes involuntarily later in life, often based on factors like race, gender, and family heritage.