Question 1

The idea of a declining American family stems from

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A)  anxiety over the rising divorce rate. 
B)  concern over children in single-parent households. 
C)  evidence of family violence and dysfunction. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  anxiety over the rising divorce rate. 
B)  concern over children in single-parent households. 
C)  evidence of family violence and dysfunction. 
D)  all of the above D

Question 2

The conservative model of family breakdown focuses on

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A)  the loss of cultural and moral values. a 
B)  the results of a changing economy. 
C)  the effect of religion on society. 
D)  women's contributions to the family. 
A)  the loss of cultural and moral values. a 
B)  the results of a changing economy. 
C)  the effect of religion on society. 
D)  women's contributions to the family. A

Question 3

The supermom who combines work and motherhood effortlessly is

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A)  a popular image of mothers in contemporary society. 
B)  seen as a more effective parent than stay-at-home moms. 
C)  the norm in contemporary society. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  a popular image of mothers in contemporary society. 
B)  seen as a more effective parent than stay-at-home moms. 
C)  the norm in contemporary society. 
D)  none of the above A

Question 4

Recent changes in family forms have had the greatest negative consequences for children.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to conservative critics of the family, the solution to the breakdown in family values is

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A)  to increase social welfare for children. 
B)  give marriage and parenting higher priority. 
C)  emphasize the role of government programs. 
D)  create new forms of family life. 
A)  to increase social welfare for children. 
B)  give marriage and parenting higher priority. 
C)  emphasize the role of government programs. 
D)  create new forms of family life.

Question 6

In the mommy wars, traditional mothers are pitted against supermoms who

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A)  are expected to juggle work and family. 
B)  feel guilty about giving inadequate time to their children. 
C)  are thought to be hardworking and intelligent. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  are expected to juggle work and family. 
B)  feel guilty about giving inadequate time to their children. 
C)  are thought to be hardworking and intelligent. 
D)  all of the above

Question 7

Explain how the ideology of intensive mothering contributes to antagonism between working and stay-at-home mothers.

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The ideology of intensive mothering plac

Question 8

The Feminist Model of family decline emphasizes

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A)  economic changes. b 
B)  the decline of community and cooperation. c 
C)  women's primary role as mothers. d 
D)  women's contribution to family decline. 
A)  economic changes. b 
B)  the decline of community and cooperation. c 
C)  women's primary role as mothers. d 
D)  women's contribution to family decline.

Question 9

The traditional mother who stays at home is

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A)  generally uneducated. 
B)  usually upper middle class. 
C)  perceived as nurturing and self-sacrificing. 
D)  praised by most people in society. 
A)  generally uneducated. 
B)  usually upper middle class. 
C)  perceived as nurturing and self-sacrificing. 
D)  praised by most people in society.

Question 10

Modern mothers are

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A)  not really conflicted over their roles. 
B)  influenced by the ideology of intensive mothering. 
C)  reject traditional images of motherhood. 
D)  are valued for their contribution to society. 
A)  not really conflicted over their roles. 
B)  influenced by the ideology of intensive mothering. 
C)  reject traditional images of motherhood. 
D)  are valued for their contribution to society.

Question 11

One conservative solution to a breakdown in family structure might be to create tougher divorce laws.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The Liberal and Conservative Models both attribute the decline in family values to women's increased participation in the labor force.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Traditional mothers are unaffected by other women's workforce participation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Describe how models of family decline might influence the development of public policy.

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Models of family decline can influence t

Question 15

The mommy wars have resulted from tensions between traditional notions about childrearing and changing gender roles.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Identify the social changes that have led to the development of family decline theories.

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The development of family decline theori

Question 17

Compare and contrast the three models of family decline.

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The three models of family decline are t

Question 18

Feminists emphasize the role of community in improving conditions for families.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The ideology of intensive mothering has been the dominant model of childrearing in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Stay-at-home moms and working moms are ambivalent about their current positions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The idea of a declining American family stems from

The conservative model of family breakdown focuses on

The supermom who combines work and motherhood effortlessly is

Recent changes in family forms have had the greatest negative consequences for children.

According to conservative critics of the family, the solution to the breakdown in family values is

In the mommy wars, traditional mothers are pitted against supermoms who

Explain how the ideology of intensive mothering contributes to antagonism between working and stay-at-home mothers.

The Feminist Model of family decline emphasizes

The traditional mother who stays at home is

Modern mothers are

One conservative solution to a breakdown in family structure might be to create tougher divorce laws.

The Liberal and Conservative Models both attribute the decline in family values to women's increased participation in the labor force.

Traditional mothers are unaffected by other women's workforce participation.

Describe how models of family decline might influence the development of public policy.

The mommy wars have resulted from tensions between traditional notions about childrearing and changing gender roles.

Identify the social changes that have led to the development of family decline theories.

Compare and contrast the three models of family decline.

Feminists emphasize the role of community in improving conditions for families.

The ideology of intensive mothering has been the dominant model of childrearing in the United States.

Stay-at-home moms and working moms are ambivalent about their current positions.

Families Past and Present

Changing Gender Roles

Sexuality and Society

Courtship and Marriage

Divorce and Remarriage

Parenthood

Growing up

Work and Family Life

Family and the Economy

Dimensions of Diversity

Trouble in the Family

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Exam 2: Public Debates and Private Lives

The idea of a declining American family stems from

The conservative model of family breakdown focuses on

The supermom who combines work and motherhood effortlessly is

Recent changes in family forms have had the greatest negative consequences for children.

According to conservative critics of the family, the solution to the breakdown in family values is

In the mommy wars, traditional mothers are pitted against supermoms who

Explain how the ideology of intensive mothering contributes to antagonism between working and stay-at-home mothers.

The Feminist Model of family decline emphasizes

The traditional mother who stays at home is

Modern mothers are

One conservative solution to a breakdown in family structure might be to create tougher divorce laws.

The Liberal and Conservative Models both attribute the decline in family values to women's increased participation in the labor force.

Traditional mothers are unaffected by other women's workforce participation.

Describe how models of family decline might influence the development of public policy.

The mommy wars have resulted from tensions between traditional notions about childrearing and changing gender roles.

Identify the social changes that have led to the development of family decline theories.

Compare and contrast the three models of family decline.

Feminists emphasize the role of community in improving conditions for families.

The ideology of intensive mothering has been the dominant model of childrearing in the United States.

Stay-at-home moms and working moms are ambivalent about their current positions.

Families Past and Present

Changing Gender Roles

Sexuality and Society

Courtship and Marriage

Divorce and Remarriage

Parenthood

Growing up

Work and Family Life

Family and the Economy

Dimensions of Diversity

Trouble in the Family

Filters