Question 1

About half of all children spend some time in a single-parent family.

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According to the U.S Census Bureau, around 50% of American children will experience living in a single-parent household for at least some portion of their childhood.

Question 2

According to a 1985 study by Murray Strauss,women reported perpetrating more violent acts than men.

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This statement is incorrect. According to numerous studies and surveys, men report perpetrating more violent acts than women. Murray Strauss himself, who is a renowned sociologist, has published various studies on the high rates of male-perpetrated violence. The statement in the question is likely a misinterpretation or misrepresentation of his work.

Question 3

A continuing relationship with both parents following divorce helps children cope better with the separation.

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Research has consistently shown that children benefit from maintaining a relationship with both parents after divorce. This can help them feel more secure and emotionally stable, and can also help them adjust to living in two different households. However, it is important that the relationship is healthy and free from conflict, as exposure to ongoing conflict between parents can actually harm children's well-being.

Question 4

What is the feminist critique of the functionalist view of the "conventional" family and its specialized roles?

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Question 5

Discuss the same-sex marriage movement in the United States,including important legislation and judicial rulings.

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Question 6

The increasing rates of cohabitation began among low-educated groups in the 1950s.

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Studies have shown that cohabitation rates began to increase among low-educated individuals and those with lower income levels in the 1950s, while it took more time for this trend to become common among more highly educated and wealthier groups.

Question 7

"Violence within families is primarily a male domain," according to the text.How do you reconcile this statement with research by Murray Straus (1985)that women report that they commit about the same number of "violent acts" as men?

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Question 8

In the past,marriage and the family had a primarily economic role.In modern societies,that role is being replaced by intimacy and communication as the foundation of the marriage relationship.Discuss the implications of this change in terms of the numerous other changes in marriage and the family that take place as societies continue to change and develop.

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Question 9

What factors account for the trend toward marrying at an older in the United States in recent decades? Explain.

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Question 10

What are the effects of divorce on children? Be sure to put them in the context of sociological research on this topic.

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Question 11

Analyze Annette Lareau's observations about child-rearing practices as related to social class.What are the implications of "concerted cultivation" and "accomplishment of natural growth"?

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Question 12

Cohabitation is decreasing in many European countries.

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Cohabitation rates have generally been increasing in many European countries as societal norms and attitudes towards marriage and cohabitation have evolved over time.

Question 13

Describe the three phases in the development of the family from the 1500s to the 1800s according to Lawrence Stone.Do you think that the third phase characterizes American families today? Explain.

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Question 14

The experience of divorce is the same for men and women.

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While both men and women may experience divorce, they often have different experiences and challenges. For example, women may be more likely to experience financial instability and may struggle with custody issues, while men may face challenges related to mental health and social support.

Question 15

On May 17,2004,the nation's first legal same-sex marriage was performed in Massachusetts.

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This is true. On May 17, 2004, the first legal same-sex marriage was performed in Massachusetts, making it the first state in the US to legalize and recognize same-sex marriages.

Question 16

Highlight the differences between David Popenoe's and Judith Stacey's explanations on family form and structure.

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Question 17

Trace the changes that have occurred in the family as an institution over the past 500 years.focus particularly on Stephanie Coontz's account of the history of the family in the United States since colonial times.

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Question 18

In modern societies,fewer people live alone than previously.

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According to research, the number of people living alone has been increasing in modern societies.

Question 19

Statistics on spousal abuse vary greatly,depending on the population that is surveyed.

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Different populations may have different rates of spousal abuse based on factors such as cultural norms, socioeconomic status, and geographic location. Therefore, statistics on spousal abuse can vary greatly depending on the population that is surveyed.

Question 20

Mexican American families primarily live in multigenerational households.

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Mexican American families often live in multigenerational households, where grandparents, parents, and children live together in one household. It is a cultural tradition for Mexican Americans to prioritize family ties and support, which is reflected in their living arrangements.

Quiz 15: Families and Intimate Relations