Question 1

Compare and contrast the family characteristics of the different minority groups discussed in the text: African Americans, Hispanics, Asian Americans, and American Indians.

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Question 2

__________ families are those in which some family members are American citizens or legal residents, while others are undocumented

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Question 3

How has immigration affected the racial and ethnic diversity among American families? How do undocumented immigrants affect this picture? How has the increase in immigration affected social policy in the United States?

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Question 4

Miller's typology of Native American families posited a continuum from traditional to transitional to bicultural to __________ families.

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Question 5

How do social class differences affect the life chances of American families? Give some specific examples.

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Question 6

Why are Asian Americans referred to as a "model minority?"

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Question 7

Is the United States a religious nation? Why or why not?

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Question 8

Briefly explain how the sex ratio is relevant to the formation and continuation of African American families.

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Question 9

Briefly explain how religious beliefs might affect family life in America.

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Question 10

The text observes that race, ethnicity, and minority groups are all socially constructed categories. Briefly explain this observation.

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Question 11

Explain how specific historical events and conditions discussed in the text have affected family life.

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Question 12

The text points out that one of the most dramatic developments of the twentieth century has been the increased longevity of our population. Briefly explain this observation.

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Quiz 3: American Families in Social Context