Why do the authors of your textbook reject definitions of family that depend on particular types of people, such as parents, and specific types of ties, such as marriage?

A) They believe that the nuclear family remains the most important prototype for a family.
B) They want the definition to be broad enough to encompass a variety of living arrangements.
C) They believe that in the future more families will consist of two sets of parents with children.
D) They argue that it is important to limit the definition of families so that families can be discussed with clarity.

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Zybrea Knight · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The authors reject definitions of family that depend on particular types of people or specific types of ties because they want the definition to be broad enough to encompass a variety of living arrangements. They argue that there is no one correct way to define a family and that sociologists should use a broad, inclusive definition that recognizes the diversity of family forms in contemporary society.

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