Deck 13: The Future of the Family

Question 1

The relative population of people in each age group within a society is known as

A) demographic transition.
B) the population pyramid.
C) age structure.
D) generational bias.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

According to the text, the increased income gap between the rich and the poor in this country means that the middle class is

A) more heavily taxed.
B) growing substantially.
C) more vulnerable to falling into poverty.
D) the safest place to be.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The textbook discusses the role of religious milestones in which of the following areas?

A) patriotism
B) coming of age
C) education
D) death

Answer 3

D

Question 4

What might contribute to someone being seen as having "no family?"

A) poverty
B) mass incarceration
C) family diversity
D) demographic transition

Question 5

One research finding that remains consistent is that college-educated people are

A) more likely to stay married, because the wife stays at home.
B) less likely to stay married, because the wife stays at home.
C) more likely to stay married, because the wife works.
D) less likely to stay married, because the wife works.

Question 6

Until the 1980s, most parents believed that __________ should be kept secret.

A) same-sex parents
B) divorce
C) single parents
D) adoption

Question 7

The increase in longevity of the old and the need to support them after retirement is a result of

A) demographic transition.
B) the population pyramid.
C) age structure.
D) generational bias.

Question 8

Historically, the best predictor of a child's future social class was

A) the social class of the child's parents.
B) the child's educational attainment.
C) the child's occupational plans.
D) social welfare policies.

Question 9

On average, people now marry in their

A) early 20s.
B) late 20s.
C) early 30s.
D) mid-30s.

Question 10

Differences in people's experiences or characteristics can best be described as

A) the diversity index.
B) social diversity.
C) divisive.
D) polarity.

Question 11

One reason immigrants tend to have higher fertility rates than native-born Americans is

A) lack of access to health care in their countries of origin.
B) religious beliefs.
C) desire to populate the United States.
D) cultural beliefs in their countries of origin.

Question 12

The relative increase in society's investment in each child is a result of

A) demographic transition.
B) the population pyramid.
C) age structure.
D) generational bias.

Question 13

Married mothers are more likely to report __________ than single mothers.

A) more free time
B) less free time
C) feeling rushed
D) feeling relaxed

Question 14

Currently, the best predictor of a child's future social class is

A) the social class of the child's parents.
B) the child's educational attainment.
C) the child's occupational plans.
D) social welfare policies.

Question 15

Windsor v. United States overturned the federal laws against same-sex marriage based on

A) property rights.
B) civil rights.
C) states' rights.
D) gay rights.

Question 16

The facts that women are more likely to be employed than in the past and that people are living longer, healthier lives will help our society meet the challenges created by

A) demographic transition.
B) the population pyramid.
C) age structure.
D) generational bias.

Question 17

Compared to other highly developed countries, the United States currently has

A) higher levels of social mobility.
B) more moderate levels of social mobility.
C) similar levels of social mobility.
D) lower levels of social mobility.

Question 18

Among those with less education, which of the following trends is true?

A) They are more likely to get and stay married.
B) They are more likely to get married and then divorce.
C) They are less likely to get married and are unlikely to divorce.
D) They are less likely to get married and more likely to divorce.

Question 19

When comparing low- and high-income families, we find

A) low-income families have fewer children.
B) low-income families have more children.
C) low-income families have fewer teen pregnancies.
D) family income has no impact on family size.

Question 20

In addition to the increasing age at first marriage, there is a(n)

A) increase in the age range of first marriages.
B) decrease in the number of divorces.
C) increase in multiple marriages.
D) decrease in the age range of first marriages.

Question 21

The __________ perspective advocates policies that help poor women and their children, offers paid maternity leave from work, and supports "defamilialization."

A) conservative
B) liberal
C) critical
D) functionalist

Question 22

Consider ways that families have lower inequality than in the past.

Question 23

In which social class is it most common to find children living with their grandparents?

A) upper
B) middle
C) lower
D) Class has no impact.

Question 24

According to the section "Changing Culture: 65-Plus: Aging Relationships," hosting refers to

A) adults who move their parent(s), ages 65 to 74, into their households to care for them.
B) adults ages 65 to 74 who live in their own households with one or more of their children present.
C) adults ages 85 and older who are living in institutions (nursing homes) to receive care.
D) grandparents who care for their grandchildren.

Question 25

Discuss the health advantages of being married.

Question 26

Explore reasons for the demographic transition in society from high birth rates and low life expectancy to low birth rates and high life expectancy.

Question 27

Which of the following positions most strongly advocates change to state support of the family as an institution?

A) conservative
B) liberal
C) critical
D) feminist

Question 28

Examine factors that may impact fertility in immigrant groups to the United States.

Question 29

Consider the two causes for the conservative belief in family conformity.

Question 30

Liberal attitudes toward family diversity have mainly focused on

A) relaxing restrictions on family behavior.
B) decreasing traditional families.
C) promoting gay rights.
D) restricting abortion access.

Question 31

According to the text, individuals must create a identity to interact with the economy.

A) citizen
B) worker and consumer
C) family member and relationship
D) sexual

Question 32

List the types of families that now make up more than half the U.S. population.

Question 33

Conservative attitudes toward family diversity have mainly focused on

A) relaxing restrictions on family behavior.
B) promoting family values viewed as traditional.
C) promoting gay rights.
D) ensuring access to abortions and family planning.

Question 34

Explain how religion is an important milestone marker in family life.

Question 35

According to the text, individuals must create a identity to interact with their families.

A) citizen
B) worker and consumer
C) family member and relationship
D) sexual

Question 36

Attempts at social policy that reward traditional families have

A) largely failed in their intended demographic.
B) largely succeeded in their intended demographic.
C) discouraged nontraditional families from forming.
D) decreased the stigma of not getting married.

Question 37

According to the text, individuals must create a identity to interact with the state.

A) citizen
B) worker and consumer
C) family member and relationship
D) sexual

Question 38

What does the term oldest old, used by demographers, refer to?

A) people 65 and over
B) people 75 and over
C) people 85 and over
D) centenarians (people age 100 and over)

Question 39

Summarize each of the four inequalities currently facing families.

Question 40

Which of the following strongly correlate to people's opinions on family diversity?

A) race/ethnicity
B) social class
C) education
D) occupation

Question 41

It is presumptive to assume that all people are in a family. What are some of the ways that people come to be without families?

Question 42

Examine how young adults moving in with their parents after graduating from college could be considered a middle- or upper-class privilege.

Question 43

Liberal policies toward family diversity have primarily included what goals?