Exam 3: American Families in Social Context

American Indians tend to marry other American Indians most of the time.

The text observes that race, ethnicity, and minority groups are all socially constructed categories. Briefly explain this observation.

In 2008, the top 20 percent of U.S. families received __________ percent of the nation's total income.

Almost __________ percent of families in the United States were classified as "working poor" in 2004 (at least one wage earner, but below poverty-level incomes).

Experts agree that the cause of the decline in marriage and two-parent families among blacks is completely economic.

Asian American families are more cohesive and less individualistic than white families.

Individuals and families vary as a result of the social settings in which they exist.

For census purposes, there are two ethnic categories, which are

There is very little diversity within the Latino population.

The United States is decreasing its cultural diversity.

How do social class differences affect the life chances of American families? Give some specific examples.

Although the United States in an increasingly diverse nation, non-Hispanic whites still make up over __________ percent of the national population.

Which of the following groups is among the lowest in terms of birth rates?

According to the text's discussion of African American families,

Among American Indians,

Income has a direct effect on access to technology. For instance, 42 percent of people who make under $30,000 per year have access to broadband, while nearly ____ percent of people with incomes of $75,000 or more have access to broadband.

Non-Hispanic whites continue to be the numerical majority in the United States, 66 percent of the population.

In comparison with their white counterparts, middle-class blacks

Only a small percentage of individuals claim a multiracial identity.

According to the text, __________ percent of soldiers return from the war in Iraq and Afghanistan with psychological problems.