Question 1

Among the Hispanic groups listed below,which is the most prosperous?

Accepted Answer

Cuban Americans are generally considered the most prosperous among these groups, often having higher average incomes and educational attainment.

Question 2

Which of the following statements best characterizes American families today?

Accepted Answer

The traditional family structure of a married couple with children now represents only about one-fifth of U.S. households, reflecting diverse family arrangements.

Question 3

Which group has the highest rate of intermarriage?

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Question 4

Which theoretical perspective is most likely to agree with the following statement: "Contemporary couples are seeking to be more symmetrical,but in reality men do not perform their share of the housework."

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Feminism is the theoretical perspective that focuses on gender inequalities and would most likely address issues related to the unequal distribution of housework between men and women.

Question 5

Which of the following statements best represents a feminist understanding of the family?

Accepted Answer

Feminist perspectives often highlight how women disproportionately invest emotional labor in maintaining relationships and managing domestic responsibilities, which is not equally shared with men.

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the changes in household size throughout the history of the United States?

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Question 7

According to Stephanie Coontz,why isn't the colonial family as idyllic as often portrayed?

Accepted Answer

High death rates during the colonial period led to significant family instability, as many families experienced the loss of members, which contradicts the idyllic portrayal of colonial family life.

Question 8

Which of the following statements concerning black and white families is true?

Accepted Answer

Black individuals are statistically less likely to marry compared to white individuals, influenced by various socio-economic factors.

Question 9

Which general perspective has been most concerned with the domestic division of labor,unequal power relationships,and caring activities in the family?

Accepted Answer

Feminism focuses on issues such as the domestic division of labor, unequal power relationships, and caring activities in the family, highlighting gender inequalities and advocating for women's rights and equality.

Question 10

Asian American families historically have been characterized by an interdependence among members of the extended family.Some sociologists attribute this to

Accepted Answer

Cultural beliefs related to filial piety emphasize respect and care for one's elders and the importance of family, which fosters interdependence among extended family members in Asian American families.

Question 11

Which of the following statements best describes American families in the colonial era?

Accepted Answer

Due to high mortality rates in the colonial era, it was common for children to experience the death of a parent before reaching adulthood.

Question 12

Which of the following is a change related to the creation of a worldwide movement toward the predominance of the nuclear family and the breakdown of extended-family systems and other types of kinship groups?

Accepted Answer

The spread of the idea of romantic love is associated with the rise of the nuclear family, as it emphasizes individual choice in marriage, often leading to smaller family units and a shift away from extended-family systems.

Question 13

About what percent of American adults in their mid-fifties are or have previously been married?

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Approximately 90 percent of American adults in their mid-fifties have been or are currently married, reflecting the high prevalence of marriage in this age group.

Question 14

Which of the following best explains the global trend toward later marriages in the last several decades?

Accepted Answer

Increases in postsecondary school enrollment have led individuals to prioritize education and career development, often delaying marriage until they are more established in their professional lives.

Question 15

Which of the following statements below best characterizes American households?

Accepted Answer

Young college graduates are increasingly moving back into their parents' homes due to economic challenges, including bleak job prospects, making this statement accurate.

Question 16

Which of the follow statements would family sociologists studying racial and ethnic differences most agree with?

Accepted Answer

Family sociologists often find that ethnicity and socioeconomic status are closely linked, making it challenging to separate their individual effects on family structure.

Question 17

From which country can Hispanics easily enter the United States because it is a commonwealth of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Puerto Rico is a commonwealth of the United States, which means that its citizens are US citizens and can freely enter the United States.

Question 18

Betty Friedan,in her widely read book,The Feminine Mystique,refers to "the problem with no name." What is this phrase referring to?

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"The problem with no name" refers to the dissatisfaction and sense of unfulfillment experienced by many housewives in the 1950s and 1960s, who felt confined by the limited roles of wife and mother.

Question 19

Which of the statements below best characterizes Asian American families?

Accepted Answer

Asian American family and friend networks often pool money to help their members start a business or buy a house, a practice known as "rotating credit associations" or "tandas," which is common in many Asian communities.

Question 20

Which of the following statements best describes the changes that are occurring in the family globally?

Accepted Answer

Globally, there has been a significant movement towards recognizing and improving women's and children's rights, with many countries implementing policies and laws to support gender equality and protect children.

Quiz 11: Families and Intimate Relationships