Question 1

According to the 2006 census, one in ________ Canadian families was headed by a single parent.

Accepted Answer

According to the 2006 census, one in six Canadian families was headed by a single parent.

Question 2

__________of Canadian women and_________ of Canadian men aged 20 to 34 do not intend to have children.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________of Canadian women and_________ of Canadian men...

Question 3

Which of the following is a social factor that helps predict divorce?

Accepted Answer

Living common-law before marriage has been identified in various studies as a social factor associated with higher divorce rates. This may be due to less traditional views on marriage among those who cohabit before marrying, among other factors.

Question 4

A family form in which the wife is allowed to have more than one husband is called ________.

Accepted Answer

Polyandry refers to a form of marriage where a woman has more than one husband at the same time.

Question 5

What is true of the average age of first-time brides and grooms in Canada?

Accepted Answer

The average age of first-time brides and grooms in Canada has been increasing, and today, brides are older than at any time in the twentieth century.

Question 6

What has been one of the unintended consequences of delayed marriage and child- bearing?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What has been one of the unintended...

Question 7

Historically, immigration policies have intentionally blocked family formation among working-class ,_______ , ________and_______ men and women.

Accepted Answer

Historically, immigration policies, particularly in the United States, have targeted groups such as Chinese, South Asian, and Japanese men and women, restricting their ability to bring over family members or marry and start families within the country. These policies were part of broader exclusionary practices aimed at limiting the growth of these immigrant communities.

Question 8

Louise and John are not related by blood or marriage but have declared themselves a family. They live near one another, meet regularly, and share experiences. Which tem is used to describe this recent family form?

Accepted Answer

Intentional family refers to a group of individuals not related by blood or marriage who nevertheless consider themselves to be family. This term best describes the relationship between Louise and John, as they have chosen to create a familial bond based on shared experiences and mutual support, rather than traditional biological or marital connections.

Question 9

Which of the following is true of single-parent families in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Over 80 percent of single-parent families in Canada are headed by women, reflecting a significant gender disparity in the demographic makeup of these family units. This statistic highlights the prevalence of female-led single-parent households in the country.

Question 10

The average total income for two-parent families with children in Canada in 2008 was $100 200, but for female lone-parent families it was________ and for male lone- parent families_______ .

Accepted Answer

The correct figures for the average total income for female lone-parent families and male lone-parent families in Canada in 2008 are $42,300 and $60,400, respectively.

Question 11

While individual lives vary,________ people are more likely to be marginalized socially and economically.

Accepted Answer

Native Canadians, often referred to as Indigenous peoples, have historically faced social and economic marginalization in Canada due to systemic discrimination and historical injustices.

Question 12

Until 1968, what were the only legal grounds for divorce in most of Canada?

Accepted Answer

Until 1968, the only legal ground for divorce in most of Canada was adultery. The Divorce Act of 1968 expanded the grounds for divorce, but before that, proving adultery was essentially the only way to legally end a marriage.

Question 13

With the trend towards more education and careers for women, technological advances in contraception, abortion, sterilization, and the high cost of rearing children, the proportion of women who ________is likely to increase.

Accepted Answer

The answer of With the trend towards more education and...

Question 14

Maria left her parents' home to go to university. When she graduated, she was unable to find a job, and decided to move back in with her parents. Maria is an example of a[n] ________.

Accepted Answer

Maria is an example of a "boomerang kid," a term used to describe adults who return to live with their parents after having lived away from home, typically after college or a period of employment.

Question 15

The notion that a family should consist of two heterosexual adults who reside with their biological (or adopted) children is called the_________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The notion that a family should consist...

Question 16

The 2006 census recorded for the first time that ________Canadians (aged 15 and older) outnumbered ___________Canadians.

Accepted Answer

The 2006 census in Canada marked the first time that unmarried Canadians (aged 15 and older) outnumbered married Canadians, highlighting a significant demographic shift in the country's population.

Question 17

In 2006,________ of women aged 65 and over lived alone, in contrast to _______of comparable men.

Accepted Answer

In 2006, 37 percent of women aged 65 and over lived alone, compared to 17 percent of men in the same age group. This reflects the broader demographic trend of older women being more likely to live alone than their male counterparts, often due to longer life expectancy and widowhood.

Question 18

What is true of Canadian divorces and remarriages?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is true of Canadian divorces and...

Question 19

Which system of descent is predominant in Canada?

Accepted Answer

In Canada, the predominant system of descent is bilateral, meaning that family connections are recognized through both the mother's and the father's sides of the family. This system allows for inheritance and lineage to be traced through both parents, unlike patrilineal or matrilineal systems which trace through only one parent.

Question 20

In June 2005, what did the Canadian federal government fully recognize and legalize?

Accepted Answer

In June 2005, the Canadian federal government fully recognized and legalized same-sex unions, making Canada the fourth country worldwide to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide.

Quiz 13: The Family: Doorway to Society