Question 1

Judith Stacey contends that gay parenting is a symptom of the demise of fatherhood.

Accepted Answer

Judith Stacey actually argues the opposite of this statement. She argues that gay parenting challenges traditional notions of fatherhood and expands the definition of family.

Question 2

Today,the decision to parent is based on _____ motives,rather than the _____ needs of years past.&#10;A)rational; esoteric&#10;B)liberal; conservative&#10;C)intellectual; bourgeoisie&#10;D)emotional; economic

Accepted Answer

The sentence is discussing how the decision to become a parent is now based on emotional motives, such as wanting to have a child, rather than economic needs like in the past when having children was necessary for financial support. Choice D, emotional and economic, reflects this shift. Choices A, B, and C do not make sense in the context of the sentence.

Question 3

Stacey found that gay men who choose independent adoption sometimes have an advantage over lesbian and heterosexual couples because:&#10;A)birth mothers are able to avoid jealous feelings about the adoptive mother.&#10;B)gay men are typically able to pay more money for a gray market baby.&#10;C)pregnant women frequently identify with the stigmatization of gay couples.&#10;D)it is common for birth mothers to have had a previous relationship with one of the men in the couple.

Accepted Answer

Birth mothers may have less jealousy towards gay men as adoptive parents because they do not see them as a direct threat or competition to their own identity as a mother. This can make them more likely to choose gay men as adoptive parents over heterosexual or lesbian couples.

Question 4

The 1950s American marriage ideal was largely shaped by:&#10;A)the desire for economic stability following years of war.&#10;B)advancements in science and technology.&#10;C)the increasing accessibility of sex education.&#10;D)concern about the rising divorce rates.

Accepted Answer

The desire for economic stability following years of war influenced the post-World War II American marriage ideal, which emphasized traditional gender roles, with men as breadwinners and women as homemakers. Couples were encouraged to marry young and start families, which were seen as the key to a stable society. Divorce was stigmatized, and couples were expected to stay together for the sake of the children and the societal norm of a stable family life.

Question 5

Gay paternity is most prominent and supported in the city of:&#10;A)New York City.&#10;B)Los Angeles.&#10;C)Chicago.&#10;D)Boston.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Gay paternity is most prominent and supported...

Question 6

Which feature listed below was not included in the author's description of covenant marriage?&#10;A)Innovative&#10;B)Reflexive&#10;C)Performative&#10;D)Progressive

Accepted Answer

The author uses the terms innovative, reflexive, and performative to describe covenant marriage as it is intended to be a new and improved form of traditional marriage that requires a deeper level of commitment and communication between partners. However, the author does not use the term progressive to describe covenant marriage.

Question 7

Historically,marrying for love was considered a threat to the social order.

Accepted Answer

Historically, marriages were arranged for economic and social reasons, such as strengthening alliances between families or acquiring more land. Marrying for love was seen as a threat to these social structures and could potentially lead to individuals pursuing their own desires instead of the greater good of the family or community.

Question 8

Which one of the following statements was not a feature of the 1950s marriage expectation?&#10;A)Only one kind of family constellation was considered normal.&#10;B)A woman could marry at any age,as long as she married.&#10;C)Those who remained single were considered psychologically impaired.&#10;D)The male was considered the breadwinner.

Accepted Answer

In the 1950s, there was a strong expectation that women would marry and have children, but there was still a general expectation that they would do so at a young age, typically in their early to mid-20s. Marrying at any age regardless of youth was not a feature of the marriage expectation. A, C, and D were all common features of the 1950s marriage expectation, with a narrow definition of what constituted a "normal" family, pressure on individuals to marry and have children, and the expectation that men would provide financially for their families.

Question 9

It is difficult to divorce in a covenant marriage,even in situations involving domestic violence.

Accepted Answer

In a covenant marriage, divorces are only granted for a limited number of reasons, including adultery, imprisonment for a felony, abandonment, or physical or sexual abuse of the spouse or children. Domestic violence would fall under the category of abuse, but it can still be difficult to obtain a divorce in a covenant marriage because the grounds must be proven and the couple may need to undergo counseling before a divorce is granted.

Question 10

The men in Stacey's sample who presented with a passion for parenting that was powerful enough to overcome the challenges of gay parenting were labeled _____ parents.&#10;A)situational&#10;B)apathetic&#10;C)disconnected&#10;D)predestined

Accepted Answer

Stacey notes in her study that some men were able to transcend the challenges of gay parenting because of their powerful passion for parenting, which was a situational factor that enabled them to overcome other obstacles. Therefore, the correct choice is A) situational.

Question 11

Covenant marriage was originally the Protestant church's response to:&#10;A)the rise in teenage pregnancy.&#10;B)a presumed culture of divorce.&#10;C)the battle for marriage equality.&#10;D)a wave of publicized infidelities among politicians.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Covenant marriage was originally the Protestant church's...

Question 12

Which statement is not included in the definition of personal relationships?&#10;A)They are private experiences.&#10;B)They are best within the social context.&#10;C)They are often the standard by which we judge happiness.&#10;D)Their legitimacy is determined by society.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which statement is not included in the...

Question 13

In 2005,Governor _____ entered into a covenant marriage with his spouse in front of 6,400 spectators.&#10;A)Arnold Schwarzenegger&#10;B)Howard Dean&#10;C)Mike Huckabee&#10;D)Bobby Jindal

Accepted Answer

The answer of In 2005,Governor _____ entered into a covenant...

Question 14

Which behavior would have been the most unacceptable,according to the law in the 1950s?&#10;A)A husband making household decisions without consulting his wife.&#10;B)A woman owning a credit card.&#10;C)A husband raping his wife.&#10;D)A father assisting with childcare in the household.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which behavior would have been the most...

Question 15

Unlike heterosexual couples,gay couples become parents:&#10;A)deliberately.&#10;B)erroneously.&#10;C)subconsciously.&#10;D)unintentionally

Accepted Answer

The answer of Unlike heterosexual couples,gay couples become parents:&#10;A)deliberately.&#10;B)erroneously.&#10;C)subconsciously.&#10;D)unintentionally...

Question 16

The author contends that,historically,the role of heterosexual marriage was to:&#10;A)exploit women.&#10;B)protect women.&#10;C)benefit the larger group.&#10;D)legitimize love.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The author contends that,historically,the role of heterosexual...

Question 17

Research has shown that the majority of supporters of covenant marriage hold traditional attitudes about gender roles in marriage.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research has shown that the majority of...

Question 18

Armando Hidalgo is an example of a predestined parent.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Armando Hidalgo is an example of a...

Question 19

Which activity is a central feature of covenant marriage?&#10;A)Counseling&#10;B)Clean eating&#10;C)Attending church&#10;D)Exercise

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The answer of Which activity is a central feature of...

Question 20

According to Giddens (1992),who is in charge in a &#34;pure relationship&#34;?&#10;A)The government&#10;B)God&#10;C)The participants&#10;D)A child

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Giddens (1992),who is in charge...

Deck 7: Building Social Relationships: Intimacy and Family