Question 1

Which of the following is NOT true about racial intermarriage in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Outmarriage of white men and African American women is common because there are so many available African American women. 
B)  Racial intermarriage can pose a threat to the stability of some ethnic groups. 
C)  Intermarriage rates correspond to the size of the group. 
D)  Members of smaller groups are more likely to outmarry. 
A)  Outmarriage of white men and African American women is common because there are so many available African American women. 
B)  Racial intermarriage can pose a threat to the stability of some ethnic groups. 
C)  Intermarriage rates correspond to the size of the group. 
D)  Members of smaller groups are more likely to outmarry. A

Question 2

The decline in marriage rates is due to:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased rates of cohabitation. 
B)  people marrying later. 
C)  moral decline. 
D)  economic recession. 
A)  increased rates of cohabitation. 
B)  people marrying later. 
C)  moral decline. 
D)  economic recession. B

Question 3

Declining marriage rates have led many to conclude that Americans no longer place a high value on marriage.Use the data and arguments presented in the text to advocate for and against this conclusion.

Accepted Answer

Students should understand that although marriage is seen as somewhat less mandatory in modern society,the majority of people consider it important and plan to marry.Delayed marriage indicates not necessarily an indifference to marriage,but perhaps even a heightened expectation of marriage (waiting to get it "just right").

Question 4

Outline the benefits of marriage to individuals,as indicated by research,addressing issues of life course,gender,health,and gay relationships.

Accepted Answer

Key points include:
· Research on marita

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT one of the primary forms of endogamy practiced in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  race 
B)  desire for children 
C)  religion 
D)  education 
A)  race 
B)  desire for children 
C)  religion 
D)  education

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a source of social change in family life discussed in Chapter 8?

Accepted Answer

A)  The growth of individualism has weakened the ties of marriage. 
B)  Marriages that do survive are stronger than ever. 
C)  The law has begun to recognize people more as individuals than as members of a family entity. 
D)  Family life has become less central to many people's identities. 
A)  The growth of individualism has weakened the ties of marriage. 
B)  Marriages that do survive are stronger than ever. 
C)  The law has begun to recognize people more as individuals than as members of a family entity. 
D)  Family life has become less central to many people's identities.

Question 7

Using symbolic interactionism,analyze the process of preparing for and participating in a wedding.

Accepted Answer

Responses should show an understanding o

Question 8

Analyze two current trends in marriage and cohabitation,in the context of modern cultural values such as egalitarianism,ambition,or individualism.

Accepted Answer

Students might identify some of the foll

Question 9

Which are the two assumptions necessary for viewing marriage as a market?

Accepted Answer

A)  voluntary participation and competition 
B)  available partners and competition 
C)  available partners and valuing partners 
D)  competition and valuing partners 
A)  voluntary participation and competition 
B)  available partners and competition 
C)  available partners and valuing partners 
D)  competition and valuing partners

Question 10

Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)had two major goals.They were:

Accepted Answer

A)  to provide food and health care assistance to poor families. 
B)  to provide education and cash assistance to poor families. 
C)  to provide assistance to poor families and promote two-parent families. 
D)  to provide assistance to single parents and their children. 
A)  to provide food and health care assistance to poor families. 
B)  to provide education and cash assistance to poor families. 
C)  to provide assistance to poor families and promote two-parent families. 
D)  to provide assistance to single parents and their children.

Question 11

Marriage rates have:

Accepted Answer

A)  fallen slightly since the 1960s. 
B)  gradually risen since the beginning of American history. 
C)  dramatically decreased since the 1960s. 
D)  gradually decreased since the 1960s. 
A)  fallen slightly since the 1960s. 
B)  gradually risen since the beginning of American history. 
C)  dramatically decreased since the 1960s. 
D)  gradually decreased since the 1960s.

Question 12

Evaluate the reasoning and effectiveness of government efforts to encourage marriage among the poor.

Accepted Answer

Responses should reference Temporary Ass

Question 13

According to researcher Tera Hurt,which of the following statements is true about the four categories of reasons for marital happiness?

Accepted Answer

A)  All of these categories involve morality. 
B)  None of them imply mutuality. 
C)  They are mostly individualistic. 
D)  They are only true for African American men. 
A)  All of these categories involve morality. 
B)  None of them imply mutuality. 
C)  They are mostly individualistic. 
D)  They are only true for African American men.

Question 14

According to research,which of the following is NOT true about marital satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  It tends to decline over the life of a marriage. 
B)  Marriage is more beneficial for women than it is for men. 
C)  Men and women tend to describe their marriages differently. 
D)  Whites describe their marriages as happier than other groups. 
A)  It tends to decline over the life of a marriage. 
B)  Marriage is more beneficial for women than it is for men. 
C)  Men and women tend to describe their marriages differently. 
D)  Whites describe their marriages as happier than other groups.

Question 15

Even though U.S.society rigorously values individualism,Americans nevertheless still predominantly view marriage as:

Accepted Answer

A)  a sexist endeavor. 
B)  a lifelong commitment. 
C)  just one stage of life. 
D)  less important. 
A)  a sexist endeavor. 
B)  a lifelong commitment. 
C)  just one stage of life. 
D)  less important.

Question 16

Marriage rates among black women have declined due to all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  the war on drugs. 
B)  economic forces. 
C)  increased job opportunities for black women. 
D)  the marriage squeeze. 
A)  the war on drugs. 
B)  economic forces. 
C)  increased job opportunities for black women. 
D)  the marriage squeeze.

Question 17

The text indicates three primary reasons people still choose to marry.Which of the following is NOT one of these reasons?

Accepted Answer

A)  social and legal incentives 
B)  social pressure 
C)  imitation 
D)  religious beliefs 
A)  social and legal incentives 
B)  social pressure 
C)  imitation 
D)  religious beliefs

Question 18

Analyze the paradox of modern marriage as discussed in the text,with respect to commitment and individualism.

Accepted Answer

In a society so infused with individuali

Question 19

An increasing number of people are not getting married at all,however,

Accepted Answer

A)  those who do not marry don't practice cohabitation. 
B)  the children of these people are at a disadvantage. 
C)  a great majority of people do get married. 
D)  African Americans have experienced the least decline in marriage rates. 
A)  those who do not marry don't practice cohabitation. 
B)  the children of these people are at a disadvantage. 
C)  a great majority of people do get married. 
D)  African Americans have experienced the least decline in marriage rates.

Question 20

Outline the trends in two forms of endogamy or exogamy practiced by modern Americans.

Accepted Answer

Students' responses should make clear th

Which of the following is NOT true about racial intermarriage in the United States?

The decline in marriage rates is due to:

Declining marriage rates have led many to conclude that Americans no longer place a high value on marriage.Use the data and arguments presented in the text to advocate for and against this conclusion.

Outline the benefits of marriage to individuals,as indicated by research,addressing issues of life course,gender,health,and gay relationships.

Which of the following is NOT one of the primary forms of endogamy practiced in the United States?

Which of the following is NOT a source of social change in family life discussed in Chapter 8?

Using symbolic interactionism,analyze the process of preparing for and participating in a wedding.

Analyze two current trends in marriage and cohabitation,in the context of modern cultural values such as egalitarianism,ambition,or individualism.

Which are the two assumptions necessary for viewing marriage as a market?

Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)had two major goals.They were:

Marriage rates have:

Evaluate the reasoning and effectiveness of government efforts to encourage marriage among the poor.

According to researcher Tera Hurt,which of the following statements is true about the four categories of reasons for marital happiness?

According to research,which of the following is NOT true about marital satisfaction?

Even though U.S.society rigorously values individualism,Americans nevertheless still predominantly view marriage as:

Marriage rates among black women have declined due to all of the following EXCEPT:

The text indicates three primary reasons people still choose to marry.Which of the following is NOT one of these reasons?

Analyze the paradox of modern marriage as discussed in the text,with respect to commitment and individualism.

An increasing number of people are not getting married at all,however,

Outline the trends in two forms of endogamy or exogamy practiced by modern Americans.

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Exam 8: Marriage and Cohabitation

Which of the following is NOT true about racial intermarriage in the United States?

The decline in marriage rates is due to:

Declining marriage rates have led many to conclude that Americans no longer place a high value on marriage.Use the data and arguments presented in the text to advocate for and against this conclusion.

Outline the benefits of marriage to individuals,as indicated by research,addressing issues of life course,gender,health,and gay relationships.

Which of the following is NOT one of the primary forms of endogamy practiced in the United States?

Which of the following is NOT a source of social change in family life discussed in Chapter 8?

Using symbolic interactionism,analyze the process of preparing for and participating in a wedding.

Analyze two current trends in marriage and cohabitation,in the context of modern cultural values such as egalitarianism,ambition,or individualism.

Which are the two assumptions necessary for viewing marriage as a market?

Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)had two major goals.They were:

Marriage rates have:

Evaluate the reasoning and effectiveness of government efforts to encourage marriage among the poor.

According to researcher Tera Hurt,which of the following statements is true about the four categories of reasons for marital happiness?

According to research,which of the following is NOT true about marital satisfaction?

Even though U.S.society rigorously values individualism,Americans nevertheless still predominantly view marriage as:

Marriage rates among black women have declined due to all of the following EXCEPT:

The text indicates three primary reasons people still choose to marry.Which of the following is NOT one of these reasons?

Analyze the paradox of modern marriage as discussed in the text,with respect to commitment and individualism.

An increasing number of people are not getting married at all,however,

Outline the trends in two forms of endogamy or exogamy practiced by modern Americans.

A Sociology of the Family

The Family in History

Race,Ethnicity,and Immigration

Families and Social Class

Gender

Sexuality

Love and Romantic Relationships

Families and Children

Divorce,Remarriage,and Blended Families

Work and Families

Family Violence and Abuse

The Future of the Family

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