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When did Belgium legalize same-sex marriage?
2003
When did France legalize same-sex marriage?
2013 (civil unions in 1999)
When did Quebec, Canada legalize same-sex marriage?
2004
When did Luxembourg legalize same-sex marriage?
2015
What is 'La loi Taubira'?
The law that legalized same-sex marriage in France (2013).
What is 'le PACS'?
Civil Solidarity Pact in France.
Is polygamy accepted in all cultures?
No, it is common in some Islamic cultures but not widely accepted elsewhere.
Are family structures the same across the French-speaking world?
No, family structures differ across the French-speaking world, influenced by cultural and societal norms.
Are same-sex marriages legal in African French-speaking countries?
No, as of 2020, no African French-speaking countries allow same-sex marriage.
What is the traditional definition of 'la famille'?
L'ensemble formé par le père, la mère (ou l'un des deux) et les enfants. (A group formed by the father, the mother (or one of them) and the children).
What is the sociological view of 'la famille'?
La famille est une institution, c'est-à-dire un ensemble de normes et de règles régissant les relations entre les membres de la famille. (Family is an institution, that is, a set of norms and rules governing relationships between family members.)
What is the meaning of 'Kazoku (家族)'?
Family (かぞく)
What is the meaning of 'Okāsan (お母さん)'?
Mother (おかあさん)
What is the meaning of 'Otōsan (お父さん)'?
Father (おとうさん)
What is the meaning of 'Ojīsan (おじいさん)'?
Grandfather (おじいさん)
What is the meaning of 'Obāsan (おばあさん)'?
Grandmother (おばあさん)
What is the meaning of 'Kodomo (子ども)'?
Child (こども)
What is the meaning of 'Tochi (土地)'?
Land
What is the meaning of 'Inaka (田舎)'?
Country, Rural area
What is the meaning of 'Tokai (都会)'?
City
What is the meaning of 'Machi (町)'?
Town
What is the meaning of 'Heya (部屋)'?
Room
What is the meaning of 'Jyūtakugai (住宅街)'?
Residential area
What is the meaning of 'Kankyō (環境)'?
Surroundings
What is the meaning of 'Wafū (和風)'?
Traditional Japanese style
What is the meaning of 'Yōfū (洋風)'?
Western Style
What is the meaning of 'Jinkō (人口)'?
Population
What is the meaning of 'Hataraku (働く)'?
To work
What is the meaning of 'Shigoto (仕事)'?
Job
What is the meaning of 'Sosen (祖先)'?
Ancestor
What is the traditional definition of 'la famille'?
L'ensemble formé par le père, la mère (ou l'un des deux) et les enfants.
What is a broader definition of 'la famille'?
L'ensemble des personnes unies par un lien de parenté ou d'alliance.
When did Belgium legalize same-sex marriage?
2003
When did France legalize same-sex marriage?
2013
When did Quebec, Canada legalize same-sex marriage?
2004
When did Luxembourg legalize same-sex marriage?
2015
What is 'la loi Taubira'?
The law that legalized same-sex marriage in France (2013).
What is 'vivre en concubinage'?
A couple living together without being married.
What is 'être pacsé(e)(s)'?
To be in a civil partnership.
What is 'le PACS'?
The Civil Solidarity Pact.
What is the significance of polygamy in some Islamic cultures?
Illustrates diverse family structures influenced by cultural/religious factors.
Why is understanding diverse family structures important for the AP exam?
Family structures are diverse and ever-evolving, influenced by culture and societal norms.