Sociologists use the term marriage to refer to

a. the set of norms that establishes and characterizes the relationship between married individuals.

b. the married couple.

c. a social custom involving a wedding.

d. a group consisting of an individual, his or her spouse, and their children.

sociologist use the term marriage to refer to : A. the set of norms that establishes and characterizes the relationship between married individuals Which became the reason why the husband-wives status is very different in each cultures. For example, the western cultures tend to see equality between the husabnd and wife. Meanwhile in middle-east region, the Wives are required to be completely obedience to the husband