Question 1

Anthropologist Carol Stack studied a low-income,African American neighborhood called the Flats to further investigate the conclusions of the Moynihan report.Her research found that all of the following are characteristics of the neighborhood's families EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Carol Stack's research in "All Our Kin" contradicts the Moynihan report by highlighting the strength and adaptability of kinship ties in African American communities. She found that families in the Flats shared resources and responsibilities, including child raising and domestic authority, often extending beyond biological kin. Contrary to choice B, hiding resources to avoid sharing was not a characteristic she observed; instead, her findings emphasized communal support and resource sharing among family and extended kin networks.

Question 2

Research cited by Aulette indicates that the group that is most conscious of cultivating community responsibility is the

Accepted Answer

Research cited by Aulette points out that the Black middle class is most conscious of cultivating community responsibility, reflecting a strong sense of collective identity and support within their communities.

Question 3

Aulette reports that middle-class people are ___________ to share material resources with extended family when compared to working-class people.

Accepted Answer

Middle-class people often have more financial resources but tend to prioritize nuclear family needs and personal savings, making them less likely to share material resources with extended family compared to working-class people, who often rely more on extended family networks for support.

Question 4

All of the following are characteristics of white working-class families EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Geographic mobility is less characteristic of white working-class families, who often have stronger ties to their local communities and extended families, making them less likely to move frequently. Choices A, B, and C reflect common values and patterns within white working-class family dynamics, such as marrying for love, valuing extended family connections, and maintaining a clear distinction between work and family life.

Question 5

The famous Labor Department Report,"The Negro Family: The Case for National Action," also known as the Moynihan Report,suggested that black men could improve their ability to behave in properly masculine ways by

Accepted Answer

The Moynihan Report suggested that joining the army could provide a structured environment that promotes traditional masculine values, which was seen as a way for black men to improve their social and economic status.

Question 6

According to Aulette,since the 1980's the chances of moving from middle or working class into the upper class in America have __________; America has __________ social mobility than many European countries.

Accepted Answer

Since the 1980s, the chances of moving from the middle or working class into the upper class in America have declined, and America has less social mobility compared to many European countries.

Question 7

Research cited by Aulette indicates that the group that is most ambivalent and sometimes negative about education for their children is the

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The answer of Research cited by Aulette indicates that the...

Question 8

Aulette discusses Henderschott's research,which compares relocators (people who moved for work)to stayers (people who declined an opportunity to move for work).She found that declining a move was __________ stressful than/as accepting a move.

Accepted Answer

Henderschott's research, as discussed by Aulette, likely found that declining a move was equally stressful as accepting a move, indicating that both decisions come with their own sets of challenges and stressors.

Question 9

The most important single predictor of a man's occupational status is his

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most important single predictor of a...

Question 10

Shared child raising has been found among all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Shared child raising is a common practice among various cultures, including African Americans, Native Americans, and Chicanos, where extended family members often play significant roles in raising children. However, traditional Chinese family structures tend to emphasize nuclear family units and parental responsibility, making shared child raising less common.

Question 11

Comparisons of white and black middle-class families show that black families are more likely to

Accepted Answer

Black middle-class families often place a strong emphasis on community responsibility, reflecting a cultural value system that prioritizes collective well-being and support within the African American community. This contrasts with a more individualistic focus that might be found in other cultural contexts.

Question 12

Among Vietnamese and other Southeast Asian immigrants,the concept of extended family obligations includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The concept of extended family obligations among Vietnamese and other Southeast Asian immigrants typically includes living and deceased blood relatives, as well as future family members, but not non-blood spiritual guardians.

Question 13

Geographical residential mobility is most pronounced among the

Accepted Answer

The middle class often experiences the most geographical mobility due to job opportunities, career advancements, and educational pursuits, which frequently require relocation.

Question 14

The upper class consider their wealth

Accepted Answer

The upper class often views wealth as belonging to the family line, emphasizing heritage and legacy over individual ownership.

Question 15

Among Chicanos,compadrazgo refers to

Accepted Answer

Compadrazgo among Chicanos refers to a culturally specific system of shared child raising, where godparents (compadres) play significant roles in the life of a child, extending beyond religious ceremonies to include emotional and financial support.

Question 16

Children of Vietnamese and other Southeast Asian immigrants are taught that their primary duty is to their

Accepted Answer

In many Vietnamese and other Southeast Asian cultures, there is a strong emphasis on filial piety and the importance of family. Children are often taught that their primary duty is to their family lineage, which includes honoring their ancestors and upholding the family's name and reputation.

Question 17

All of the following are characteristics of middle-class families EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Middle-class families often rely more on friends and external institutions rather than kin for affective (emotional) support, contrasting with the characteristic mentioned in option C, which suggests reliance on kin for such support. This is less typical of middle-class families, who tend to have broader social networks beyond their immediate family.

Question 18

Research cited by Aulette comparing black families and white families indicates that greater equality between husbands and wives are found in _________ families; egalitarian ideologies are stronger among __________; and that __________ men are more likely to help with housework and childcare.

Accepted Answer

Research by Aulette shows that black families tend to have greater equality between husbands and wives, stronger egalitarian ideologies among blacks, and that black men are more likely to assist with housework and childcare.

Question 19

Anthropologist Carol Stack studied a low-income,African American neighborhood called the Flats to further investigate the conclusions of the Moynihan report.Her research documented matriarchy

Accepted Answer

Carol Stack's research in the Flats documented strong networks of mutual aid and support among families, challenging the Moynihan report's conclusions about matriarchy. Instead of finding a matriarchal structure, Stack observed a complex system of reciprocal exchange and support that did not fit the description of matriarchy either in families or in the broader community.

Question 20

The famous Labor Department Report,"The Negro Family: The Case for National Action," also known as the Moynihan Report,blamed the dilapidated housing,poverty,unemployment and inferior education experienced by African Americans on

Accepted Answer

The Moynihan Report controversially attributed the social issues faced by African Americans to the structure and organization of African American families, suggesting that family dynamics were a central problem.

Quiz 5: Families and the Organization of Race Ethnicity,class,and Gender