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Differences in people’s experiences or characteristics can best be described as |
social diversity. |
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One reason immigrants tend to have higher fertility rates than native-born Americans is |
cultural beliefs in their countries of origin. |
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The textbook discusses the role of religious milestones in which of the following areas? |
death |
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In addition to the increasing age at first marriage, there is a(n) |
increase in the age range of first marriages. |
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On average, people now marry in their |
late 20s |
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According to the text, the increased income gap between the rich and the poor in this country means that the middle class is |
more vulnerable to falling into poverty. |
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One research finding that remains consistent is that college-educated people are |
more likely to stay married, because the wife works. |
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Among those with less education, which of the following trends is true? |
They are less likely to get married and more likely to divorce. |
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When comparing low- and high-income families, we find |
low-income families have more children. |
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Married mothers are more likely to report __________ than single mothers. |
feeling rushed |
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Until the 1980s, most parents believed that __________ should be kept secret. |
adoption |
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What might contribute to someone being seen as having "no family?" |
mass incarceration |
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Historically, the best predictor of a child’s future social class was |
the social class of the child’s parents. |
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Currently, the best predictor of a child’s future social class is |
the social class of the child’s parents. |
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Compared to other highly developed countries, the United States currently has |
lower levels of social mobility. |
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The relative population of people in each age group within a society is known as |
age structure |
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The relative increase in society’s investment in each child is a result of |
demographic transition. |
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The increase in longevity of the old and the need to support them after retirement is a result of |
demographic transition. |
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The facts that women are more likely to be employed than in the past and that people are living longer, healthier lives will help our society meet the challenges created by |
demographic transition. |
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According to the text, individuals must create an identity to interact with the state |
citizen |
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According to the text, individuals must create an identity to interact with the economy |
citizen |
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According to the text, individuals must create an identity to interact with their families |
family member and relationship |
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Which of the following strongly correlate to people’s opinions on family diversity? |
social class |
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Attempts at social policy that reward traditional families have |
largely failed in their intended demographic. |
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Conservative attitudes toward family diversity have mainly focused on |
promoting family values viewed as traditional. |
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Liberal attitudes toward family diversity have mainly focused on |
relaxing restrictions on family behavior. |
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Which of the following positions most strongly advocates change to state support of the family as an institution? |
critical |
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In which social class is it most common to find children living with their grandparents? |
lower |
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What does the term oldest old, used by demographers, refer to? |
people 85 and over |
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The __________ perspective advocates policies that help poor women and their children, offers paid maternity leave from work, and supports "defamilialization." |
critical |
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