Question 1

Contrast the meaning of family with that of household.

Accepted Answer

The terms "family" and "household" are often used interchangeably in everyday language, but they have distinct meanings, especially in sociological and demographic contexts.

Family:
The concept of family is primarily defined by relationships based on blood, marriage, or adoption. A family typically includes individuals who are related to one another, such as parents and their children, spouses, siblings, and extended members like grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. The family is considered a social unit and is often associated with emotional bonds, support systems, and socialization. Families are responsible for the upbringing of children, providing emotional support, and often contribute to the identity and values of their members. The structure of a family can vary widely, from nuclear families (which consist of parents and their children) to extended families that include additional relatives.

Household:
A household, on the other hand, refers to a group of people who live together in the same dwelling and share living accommodations. This can include family members, but it can also consist of unrelated individuals, such as roommates or housemates. Households are defined by their shared residence and the economic ties that come with maintaining a home, such as sharing expenses for rent, utilities, and food. The composition of a household is not necessarily based on kinship or legal ties, and the relationships among household members can be diverse, including friendships, romantic partnerships, or practical arrangements.

In summary, while a family is centered around kinship and personal relationships, a household is defined by co-residence and shared living arrangements. A household can contain one or more families, a single individual, or a group of unrelated individuals. The distinction is important for understanding social dynamics, resource allocation, and policy-making, as the needs and characteristics of families and households can differ significantly.

Question 2

The postmodern family form is not new to the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  poor 
B)  middle class 
C)  upper class 
D)  All of the above 
A)  poor 
B)  middle class 
C)  upper class 
D)  All of the above A

Question 3

Many studies have revealed that marriage provides greater physical and social benefits for husbands than wives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

In 2000, 32.5% of ________ with children lived in poverty compared to 4.7% of married-couples with children.

Accepted Answer

A)  male-headed families 
B)  female-headed families 
C)  divorce-extended families 
D)  postmodern families 
A)  male-headed families 
B)  female-headed families 
C)  divorce-extended families 
D)  postmodern families

Question 5

From the conflict perspective, the family is a product of the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  biological needs 
B)  social needs 
C)  material inequalities found at the macro level 
D)  Both A and B 
A)  biological needs 
B)  social needs 
C)  material inequalities found at the macro level 
D)  Both A and B

Question 6

Divorce rates are expected to decline sharply in the coming decade.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Explain the meaning of the statement that divorce is gendered.

Accepted Answer

The statement that divorce is gendered m

Question 8

Families are embedded in a ________ hierarchy that is "pulling apart" to shrink the middle class while more families join the ranks of the rich or the poor.

Accepted Answer

A)  status 
B)  social 
C)  class 
D)  racial 
A)  status 
B)  social 
C)  class 
D)  racial

Question 9

New economic growth in the United States has been in the sectors that are major employers of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  men 
B)  women 
C)  skilled workers 
D)  educated professionals 
A)  men 
B)  women 
C)  skilled workers 
D)  educated professionals

Question 10

One reason for the increase in the U.S. divorce rate has been the elimination of no-fault divorce laws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The families of the past were more stable, better adjusted, and happier than today's families.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The most important reason for the stress and strain experienced by many teenagers is

Accepted Answer

A)  the use of substances. 
B)  this period is an age of transition from one social status to another. 
C)  confusion about career choice. 
D)  problems with self-concept and self-esteem. 
A)  the use of substances. 
B)  this period is an age of transition from one social status to another. 
C)  confusion about career choice. 
D)  problems with self-concept and self-esteem.

Question 13

The postmodern family forms are new to working-class and middle-class families as they adjust to the structural transformation, but they are not new to the poor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

________ are more extended in classes at the two extremes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Kinship ties 
B)  Secondary institutions 
C)  Stable monogamous marriages 
D)  Institutional linkages 
A)  Kinship ties 
B)  Secondary institutions 
C)  Stable monogamous marriages 
D)  Institutional linkages

Question 15

Downward mobility, associated with changes in the economy, has affected blue-collar workers, but not white-collar workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Families are embedded in a class hierarchy that is pulling apart to shrink the middle class while more families join the ranks of the rich or the poor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

________ of all children will spend at least part of their childhood in a single-parent family.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 percent 
B)  30 percent 
C)  50 percent 
D)  70 percent 
A)  10 percent 
B)  30 percent 
C)  50 percent 
D)  70 percent

Question 18

Kinship ties are more extended at the two social class extremes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Canada has the highest child poverty rate among the 19 members of the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Families are embedded in a class hierarchy that is "pulling apart" to shrink the middle class while more families join the ranks of the rich or the poor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Contrast the meaning of family with that of household.

The postmodern family form is not new to the ________.

Many studies have revealed that marriage provides greater physical and social benefits for husbands than wives.

In 2000, 32.5% of ________ with children lived in poverty compared to 4.7% of married-couples with children.

From the conflict perspective, the family is a product of the ________.

Divorce rates are expected to decline sharply in the coming decade.

Explain the meaning of the statement that divorce is gendered.

Families are embedded in a ________ hierarchy that is "pulling apart" to shrink the middle class while more families join the ranks of the rich or the poor.

New economic growth in the United States has been in the sectors that are major employers of ________.

One reason for the increase in the U.S. divorce rate has been the elimination of no-fault divorce laws.

The families of the past were more stable, better adjusted, and happier than today's families.

The most important reason for the stress and strain experienced by many teenagers is

The postmodern family forms are new to working-class and middle-class families as they adjust to the structural transformation, but they are not new to the poor.

________ are more extended in classes at the two extremes.

Downward mobility, associated with changes in the economy, has affected blue-collar workers, but not white-collar workers.

Families are embedded in a class hierarchy that is pulling apart to shrink the middle class while more families join the ranks of the rich or the poor.

________ of all children will spend at least part of their childhood in a single-parent family.

Kinship ties are more extended at the two social class extremes.

Canada has the highest child poverty rate among the 19 members of the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development.

Families are embedded in a class hierarchy that is "pulling apart" to shrink the middle class while more families join the ranks of the rich or the poor.

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Exam 15: Families

Contrast the meaning of family with that of household.

The postmodern family form is not new to the ________.

Many studies have revealed that marriage provides greater physical and social benefits for husbands than wives.

In 2000, 32.5% of ________ with children lived in poverty compared to 4.7% of married-couples with children.

From the conflict perspective, the family is a product of the ________.

Divorce rates are expected to decline sharply in the coming decade.

Explain the meaning of the statement that divorce is gendered.

Families are embedded in a ________ hierarchy that is "pulling apart" to shrink the middle class while more families join the ranks of the rich or the poor.

New economic growth in the United States has been in the sectors that are major employers of ________.

One reason for the increase in the U.S. divorce rate has been the elimination of no-fault divorce laws.

The families of the past were more stable, better adjusted, and happier than today's families.

The most important reason for the stress and strain experienced by many teenagers is

The postmodern family forms are new to working-class and middle-class families as they adjust to the structural transformation, but they are not new to the poor.

________ are more extended in classes at the two extremes.

Downward mobility, associated with changes in the economy, has affected blue-collar workers, but not white-collar workers.

Families are embedded in a class hierarchy that is pulling apart to shrink the middle class while more families join the ranks of the rich or the poor.

________ of all children will spend at least part of their childhood in a single-parent family.

Kinship ties are more extended at the two social class extremes.

Canada has the highest child poverty rate among the 19 members of the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development.

Families are embedded in a class hierarchy that is "pulling apart" to shrink the middle class while more families join the ranks of the rich or the poor.

The Sociological Perspective

The Structure of Social Groups

The Duality of Social Life: Order and Conflict

Culture

Socialization

Social Control

Deviance

Structural Sources of Societal Change: Economic and Demographic

Social Stratification

Class

Racial Inequality

Gender Inequality

The Economy

Power and Politics

Education

Religion

Human Agency: Individuals and Groups in Society Changing Social Structures

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