Question 1

Singlehood today is

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A)  being prolonged largely in response to changes in the economy, which have made it more difficult for young people to earn a wage adequate to establish an independent household. 
B)  increasingly becoming a permanent lifestyle for men, but not for women. 
C)  growing more popular because of the widespread image of the "swinging single." 
D)  declining in popularity as evidenced by the steady drop in the median age of first marriage for both males and females. 
A)  being prolonged largely in response to changes in the economy, which have made it more difficult for young people to earn a wage adequate to establish an independent household. 
B)  increasingly becoming a permanent lifestyle for men, but not for women. 
C)  growing more popular because of the widespread image of the "swinging single." 
D)  declining in popularity as evidenced by the steady drop in the median age of first marriage for both males and females.

Question 2

With regard to marriage in the United States, which of the following is true?

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A)  One half will end within eight years. 
B)  The overwhelming majority of marriages involve first-time brides. 
C)  The divorce rate has dropped considerably in recent years. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  One half will end within eight years. 
B)  The overwhelming majority of marriages involve first-time brides. 
C)  The divorce rate has dropped considerably in recent years. 
D)  none of the above

Question 3

Research indicates __________percent of the population is homosexual.

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A)  2 
B)  6 
C)  10 
D)  It is difficult to determine due to a variety of factors. 
A)  2 
B)  6 
C)  10 
D)  It is difficult to determine due to a variety of factors.

Question 4

Roe v. Wade was passed in

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A)  1960. 
B)  1968. 
C)  1973. 
D)  1982. 
A)  1960. 
B)  1968. 
C)  1973. 
D)  1982.

Question 5

Recent research indicates that abused women have difficulty escaping abusive marriages because

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A)  they may have difficulty finding alternative housing. 
B)  they may not be able to support themselves. 
C)  shelters might not be a viable option. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  they may have difficulty finding alternative housing. 
B)  they may not be able to support themselves. 
C)  shelters might not be a viable option. 
D)  all of the above

Question 6

It has been argued that the decision to have a child is a public as well as a private one. Explain this statement by showing how various social, political, and economic factors impinge upon reproductive freedom in the United States.

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The decision to have a child is indeed a

Question 7

Traditionally, sociologists have measured the distribution of power in families by examining

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A)  decision-making by partners. 
B)  the family's gross annual income. 
C)  how much housework each partner performs. 
D)  how many members of a household are employed outside the home. 
A)  decision-making by partners. 
B)  the family's gross annual income. 
C)  how much housework each partner performs. 
D)  how many members of a household are employed outside the home.

Question 8

With respect to new reproductive technologies,

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A)  the federal government has taken an active role in establishing strict regulations. 
B)  technological development has clearly outpaced the resolution of ethical dilemmas. 
C)  research indicates that most procedures are safe and raise no public health concerns. 
D)  both A and C above 
A)  the federal government has taken an active role in establishing strict regulations. 
B)  technological development has clearly outpaced the resolution of ethical dilemmas. 
C)  research indicates that most procedures are safe and raise no public health concerns. 
D)  both A and C above

Question 9

Discuss the problem of institutionalized discrimination against homosexuals by examining specific examples of this problem. What effects does institutionalized discrimination have on lesbians and gay men?

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Institutionalized discrimination against

Question 10

In comparison with single mothers, single fathers are

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A)  better educated. 
B)  more likely to be employed full-time. 
C)  more likely to be at least middle-class. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  better educated. 
B)  more likely to be employed full-time. 
C)  more likely to be at least middle-class. 
D)  all of the above

Question 11

The sexual double standard

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A)  is no longer common in U.S. society. 
B)  continues to be applied to males, but not to females. 
C)  appears to be alive and well in U.S. society. 
D)  has disappeared as a result of the liberalization of attitudes toward premarital sex. 
A)  is no longer common in U.S. society. 
B)  continues to be applied to males, but not to females. 
C)  appears to be alive and well in U.S. society. 
D)  has disappeared as a result of the liberalization of attitudes toward premarital sex.

Question 12

In Griswold v. Connecticut, the Supreme Court

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A)  ruled that the decision to bear a child is part of an individual's constitutionally-protected right to privacy. 
B)  extended the right to use contraceptives to unmarried persons. 
C)  guaranteed women the right to an abortion during the first trimester of pregnancy. 
D)  ruled that parents of minors must at least be informed of their child's intent to obtain an abortion. 
A)  ruled that the decision to bear a child is part of an individual's constitutionally-protected right to privacy. 
B)  extended the right to use contraceptives to unmarried persons. 
C)  guaranteed women the right to an abortion during the first trimester of pregnancy. 
D)  ruled that parents of minors must at least be informed of their child's intent to obtain an abortion.

Question 13

The "tender years" presumption

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A)  was adopted by the courts around the turn of the 20th century. 
B)  holds that a young child needs to be with its mother. 
C)  resulted in a dramatic shift in custody decisions against fathers and for mothers. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  was adopted by the courts around the turn of the 20th century. 
B)  holds that a young child needs to be with its mother. 
C)  resulted in a dramatic shift in custody decisions against fathers and for mothers. 
D)  all of the above

Question 14

Research has shown that female adolescents who are sexually active are

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A)  more likely to suffer from depression. 
B)  feel guilty about their behavior. 
C)  report positive consequences. 
D)  both a and b 
A)  more likely to suffer from depression. 
B)  feel guilty about their behavior. 
C)  report positive consequences. 
D)  both a and b

Question 15

Which of the following has been offered as an advantage for women being the primary caregivers in the family?

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A)  close bond with children 
B)  family "kinkeepers" 
C)  personal autonomy 
D)  only A and B 
A)  close bond with children 
B)  family "kinkeepers" 
C)  personal autonomy 
D)  only A and B

Question 16

Research indicates that most men still escape the burdens of family care in favor of

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A)  extra-marital affairs. 
B)  attending sporting events. 
C)  more time on the job. 
D)  Both A and B are correct. 
A)  extra-marital affairs. 
B)  attending sporting events. 
C)  more time on the job. 
D)  Both A and B are correct.

Question 17

Edin and Kefals (2007) in their research of poor White teens in Philadelphia found that teens

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A)  believed that they could succeed and excel in motherhood. 
B)  did not believe that they were worthy of motherhood. 
C)  generally all abstained from sexual activity. 
A)  believed that they could succeed and excel in motherhood. 
B)  did not believe that they were worthy of motherhood. 
C)  generally all abstained from sexual activity.

Question 18

Stacey's research with working-class families revealed that these households often expand and contract in size as the needs of kin, including "ex-familia," change over time. She calls these households

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A)  SNAFs. 
B)  accordion households. 
C)  domestic partnerships. 
D)  kinkeeping households. 
A)  SNAFs. 
B)  accordion households. 
C)  domestic partnerships. 
D)  kinkeeping households.

Question 19

"Might makes right"
is a popular figure of speech in the United States. Show how it often applies in families by analyzing one of the forms of domestic violence discussed in your text.

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"Might makes right" is a figure of speec

Question 20

Research indicates that spouse abuse is most likely caused by

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A)  lack of education among abusers. 
B)  low income among abusers. 
C)  alcohol or drug abuse. 
D)  psychological maladjustment within abusers. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  lack of education among abusers. 
B)  low income among abusers. 
C)  alcohol or drug abuse. 
D)  psychological maladjustment within abusers. 
E)  none of the above

Singlehood today is

With regard to marriage in the United States, which of the following is true?

Research indicates __________percent of the population is homosexual.

Roe v. Wade was passed in

Recent research indicates that abused women have difficulty escaping abusive marriages because

It has been argued that the decision to have a child is a public as well as a private one. Explain this statement by showing how various social, political, and economic factors impinge upon reproductive freedom in the United States.

Traditionally, sociologists have measured the distribution of power in families by examining

With respect to new reproductive technologies,

Discuss the problem of institutionalized discrimination against homosexuals by examining specific examples of this problem. What effects does institutionalized discrimination have on lesbians and gay men?

In comparison with single mothers, single fathers are

The sexual double standard

In Griswold v. Connecticut, the Supreme Court

The "tender years" presumption

Research has shown that female adolescents who are sexually active are

Which of the following has been offered as an advantage for women being the primary caregivers in the family?

Research indicates that most men still escape the burdens of family care in favor of

Edin and Kefals (2007) in their research of poor White teens in Philadelphia found that teens

Stacey's research with working-class families revealed that these households often expand and contract in size as the needs of kin, including "ex-familia," change over time. She calls these households

"Might makes right" is a popular figure of speech in the United States. Show how it often applies in families by analyzing one of the forms of domestic violence discussed in your text.

Research indicates that spouse abuse is most likely caused by

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Exam 7: Gender and Intimate Relationships

Singlehood today is

With regard to marriage in the United States, which of the following is true?

Research indicates __________percent of the population is homosexual.

Roe v. Wade was passed in

Recent research indicates that abused women have difficulty escaping abusive marriages because

It has been argued that the decision to have a child is a public as well as a private one. Explain this statement by showing how various social, political, and economic factors impinge upon reproductive freedom in the United States.

Traditionally, sociologists have measured the distribution of power in families by examining

With respect to new reproductive technologies,

Discuss the problem of institutionalized discrimination against homosexuals by examining specific examples of this problem. What effects does institutionalized discrimination have on lesbians and gay men?

In comparison with single mothers, single fathers are

The sexual double standard

In Griswold v. Connecticut, the Supreme Court

The "tender years" presumption

Research has shown that female adolescents who are sexually active are

Which of the following has been offered as an advantage for women being the primary caregivers in the family?

Research indicates that most men still escape the burdens of family care in favor of

Edin and Kefals (2007) in their research of poor White teens in Philadelphia found that teens

Stacey's research with working-class families revealed that these households often expand and contract in size as the needs of kin, including "ex-familia," change over time. She calls these households

"Might makes right" is a popular figure of speech in the United States. Show how it often applies in families by analyzing one of the forms of domestic violence discussed in your text.

Research indicates that spouse abuse is most likely caused by

Studying Gender: an Overview

Biology, Sex, and Gender: the Interaction of Nature and Environment

Ancestors and Neighbors: Social Constructions of Gender at Other Times, in Other Places

Early Childhood Gender Socialization

Schools and Gender

The Great Communicators: Language and the Media

Gender, Employment, and the Economy

Gender, Crime, and Justice

Gender, Politics, Government, and the Military

Gender and Spirituality

Gender and Health

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