Question 1

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 2

What would be the expected result of more unmarried and more childfree individuals?

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As more individuals choose to remain unmarried or childfree, there may be a shift towards greater societal acceptance of alternative family structures such as cohabitation. This trend may also lessen the pressure on individuals to conform to traditional gender roles and expectations. However, it is unlikely to directly impact issues such as stigma surrounding divorce or criticism towards working mothers.

Question 3

Differentiate the characteristics of a more resilient family and a less resilient family.

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Question 4

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

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Question 5

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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Question 6

Choose an issue challenging families in the United States, and create a new family policy to address it. Explain the historical, cultural, political, and social factors that apply.

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Question 7

How are the family policies in the United States different from other developed countries?

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Family policies in the United States differ from other developed countries in that the US lacks a universal approach to family policies and instead has a piecemeal approach. Other countries, such as in Europe, offer more comprehensive policies such as paid parental leave, affordable childcare, and accessible healthcare. The US relies more on private organizations and employers to provide these benefits, rather than the government. Additionally, safety nets for families in the US, such as welfare and food stamps, are often limited and stigmatized.

Question 8

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

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As the population ages and life expectancies increase, the need for eldercare services will continue to rise, making it a field with significant growth potential. The other options may see growth, but not at the same level as eldercare.

Question 9

Which argument best represents future trends in cohabitation?

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Cohabitation is becoming more accepted by all ages, as it provides a more financially stable option for young people who may want to avoid marriage. With increasing financial struggles, more people may choose cohabitation rather than marriage.

Question 10

How does the increased age of first marriage affect families?

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Question 11

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

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Mayor Kua is using the sociological imagination by recognizing that gender pay inequities and poverty are societal issues that require understanding and intervention beyond individual actions. He is also using the empirical method to gather evidence and determine the benefits of a policy change aimed at addressing these issues.

Question 12

Choose two trends discussed by the author and argue against her conclusions.

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Question 13

Argue for or against a law that requires gender pay equity. Discuss the affect on poverty and the feminization of poverty.

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Question 14

Explain how it is possible for families to be a public social institution and a private personal relationship.

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Question 15

Explain how the sociological imagination helps one understand the plight of the homeless.

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Quiz 15: Summing up Families and the Sociological Imagination