Exam 3: American Families in Social Context

Which of the following groups reflects the largest racial/ethnic minority?

How has immigration affected the racial and ethnic diversity among American families? How do undocumented immigrants affect this picture? How has the increase in immigration affected social policy in the United States?

Less than __________ percent of the population checked more than one race in the 2000 census.

In Miller's typology of Native American families, __________ families have lost Indian culture and are becoming assimilated to the white working class.

Miller's typology of Native American families posited a continuum from traditional to transitional to bicultural to __________ families.

The text points out that white-collar jobs, especially those in technological and engineering fields and some financial services, are moving overseas to which two countries?

Which of the following is NOT one of the positive consequences of increased longevity identified in the text?

Latinos are the second largest racial/ethnic group in the United States after African Americans and non-Hispanic whites.

The social context in which today's families live out their opportunities and choices includes all of the following EXCEPT:

The cultural revolution of the 1960s encouraged more __________ perspectives.

According to the text's discussion, Latinos are

Central American, Cuban, and Mexican immigrants all have lower __________ rates than non-Hispanic whites, despite higher levels of poverty.

According to the text, one theme that appears in the "white studies" literature is "__________" - the idea that non-Hispanic whites have advantages in our society that go unnoticed to them.

Between 2007-2008, the income of 60 percent of Americans ___________ .

The text points out that one of the most dramatic developments of the twentieth century has been the increased longevity of our population. Briefly explain this observation.

During the 1950s, men earned enough money to support a family, which the text refers to as a(n)

In comparison of all racial groups in the U.S., fertility rates are the highest among _________.

In your text, "Latino" is not listed as a racial category. That's because Hispanic or Latino is Considered _________ identity, not a race.

In Miller's typology of Native American families, __________ families develop a successful blend of native beliefs and the adaptations necessary to live in urban settings.

The text points out that African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Asians, and Pacific Islanders are often grouped into a category termed a(n) __________ group.