Question 1

Thirty percent of women live below the poverty line representing the

Accepted Answer

A)   criminalization of poverty.
B)   sociological imagination.
C)   laissez-faire imagination.
D)   feminization of poverty. D

Question 2

Use an example to illustrate the difference between common sense and the empirical approach.

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Common sense and the empirical approach are two different ways of understanding and interpreting the world around us. Common sense is based on personal experiences, intuition, and cultural norms, while the empirical approach relies on evidence, data, and scientific methods.

An example that illustrates the difference between common sense and the empirical approach is the belief that eating carrots improves eyesight. Common sense might dictate that this is true because carrots are often associated with good health and well-being. However, the empirical approach would require scientific studies and evidence to support this claim.

In this case, empirical research has shown that while carrots are a good source of vitamin A, which is important for eye health, they do not necessarily improve eyesight. This example demonstrates how common sense can sometimes lead to misconceptions, while the empirical approach seeks to uncover the truth through rigorous investigation and evidence-based reasoning.

Question 3

When Joe is laid off, his family loses ¾ of their income. His wife makes just enough to put them $13 above the limit for SNAP. List and describe three possible societal factors in this family's predicament.

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1) Economic inequality: The fact that Joe's family loses ¾ of their income when he is laid off suggests that they were already living on a tight budget. Economic inequality can make it difficult for families to build up savings or have a financial safety net to fall back on in times of crisis.

2) Lack of affordable childcare: If Joe's wife is working, it's likely that they need childcare for their children. The cost of childcare can be prohibitively expensive, making it difficult for families to make ends meet, especially if one parent loses their job.

3) Inadequate social safety net: The fact that Joe's family is just $13 above the limit for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) suggests that they are barely scraping by. This highlights the inadequacy of the social safety net in providing support for families in need. If the eligibility criteria for assistance programs were more flexible, it could help families like Joe's weather financial hardships more effectively.

Question 4

Canada, Australia, France, and Germany have lower low teen birthrates than the United States and

Accepted Answer

A)   provide no financial resources to mothers.
B)   promote abstinence only sex education programs.
C)   provide medically accurate sex education.
D)   have rigid divorce laws and no welfare.

Question 5

When one looks beyond the personal experiences of a homeless mother for cultural or historical patterns, one is using the ________ imagination.

Accepted Answer

A)   recovery
B)   family
C)   sociological
D)   justification

Question 6

Reflecting on the changing nature of social institutions and families, which career fields will have the biggest growth?

Accepted Answer

A)   Wedding planner
B)   Childcare
C)   Eldercare
D)   Nanny

Question 7

Mayor Kua has formed a committee to look at gender pay inequities in his city and look at communities with less poverty. He has asked the committee to use the empirical method to determine the benefits by requiring equal pay for equal work. Mayor Kua is using the

Accepted Answer

A)   sociological imagination.
B)   conflict perspective.
C)   symbolic perspective.
D)   recovery approach.

Question 8

In Kenya, females aged 20-24 are five times more likely to be infected with AIDS because they

Accepted Answer

A)   ignore health advice.
B)   are prostitutes.
C)   are exploited.
D)   refuse to attended school.

Question 9

Which argument best represents future trends in cohabitation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cohabitation will remain steady because marriage is increasing in popularity, but older Americans are increasingly choosing cohabitation rather than remarriage.
B)   Cohabitation will decrease because of marriage initiatives promoting marriage rather than cohabitation and having children out of wedlock.
C)   Cohabitation will increase because it is more accepted by all ages because young people may avoid marriage because they are still not doing well financially.
D)   Cohabitation will increase among young people, but experience significant decline with Americans over the age of 40 because of the economic benefits of marriage.

Question 10

The laissez-faire attitude toward families in the United States is a result of

Accepted Answer

A)   individualism.
B)   conformity.
C)   the collectivist culture.
D)   trust in government.

Question 11

How does the increased age of first marriage affect families?

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Question 12

Anna's husband hit her on occasion, especially when he was drunk. When her niece came to her concerned because her new husband was pushing her, Anna replied, "There are just some things we put up with from men." Why would Anna tell her niece to accept it?

Accepted Answer

A)   She did not believe in divorce.
B)   She didn't care about her niece.
C)   She was too weak to stand up for women.
D)   It was a cultural norm for her.

Question 13

When Dr. Dixon presents her research to her students, some students start to share their personal stories that conflicted with Dr. Dixon's empirical approach. Which is the best explanation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Research is just a guess based on observation and frequently misrepresents reality.
B)   Research often shatters popular ideas because of misconceptions.
C)   The students have inaccurate memories about their experience.
D)   Dr. Dixon's research has bias and is not accurate.

Question 14

If the current trend continues

Accepted Answer

A)   more men will live in poverty than women.
B)   women and men's salaries will be even.
C)   enough low income housing will be available.
D)   more women will live in poverty than men.

Question 15

Women on welfare believing that other women on welfare are lazy is explained by ________ theory.

Accepted Answer

A)   family
B)   feminist
C)   economic
D)   conflict

Question 16

Based on historical and current trends, make a prediction about the future of families. What factors will shape that prediction?

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Question 17

Which country has a laissez-faire approach to families?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sweden
B)   United States
C)   Germany
D)   Hungary

Question 18

In the United States childbirth is more of a medical event than a natural event because of

Accepted Answer

A)   research on safest deliveries.
B)   special interest groups.
C)   parent preferences.
D)   dangers of homebirths.

Question 19

George was born to Bob and Michelle and joined his three older brothers. Michelle is a teacher and Bob works in marketing. As an adult, George can be expected to be

Accepted Answer

A)   working poor.
B)   upper class.
C)   middle class.
D)   poor.

Question 20

Alice is an AIDS worker in Botswana working on a project with the goal of reducing the number of new AIDS infections. Which would be the most effective strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)   Teach men and boys the facts about transmission.
B)   Teach men and boys the dangers of homosexual sex.
C)   Teach girls and women about the dangers of HIV.
D)   Hand out condoms to women.

Exam 15: Summing up Families and the Sociological Imagination