Question 1

Identify one problem that women face when they experience prolonged separation from their children.

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

What is one reason migrants often choose to return to Mexico?

Accepted Answer

Many migrants may return to Mexico because they made little progress toward their original financial goals, either due to difficulty finding steady employment or not earning as much money as they had hoped in the United States.

Question 3

Discuss the obstacles migrants may face when seeking work in the United States.

Accepted Answer

Varies. May include the following:
-It can be difficult to secure consistent work.
-Health problems can prevent workers from holding jobs.
-Many migrants believe that anyone who works hard will be successful.
-Workers may not earn enough money to return to Mexico.

Question 4

Comparing the experiences of Mexican mothers and fathers reveals that ______ sacrifices are viewed more harshly.

Accepted Answer

The sentence suggests that there are different experiences between Mexican mothers and fathers in terms of sacrifices they make, and the question is asking about which sacrifices are viewed more harshly. That indicates a cultural perspective that may not be reflected in the biological role of caregiving (e.g. primary caregivers). The answer suggests that sacrifices made by mothers are viewed more negatively than those made by fathers in this context.

Question 5

Discuss the ways in which gender inequality plays a critical role in the way men and women negotiate a work-family life balance during international migration.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

What is split-family migration?

Accepted Answer

Split-family migration refers to a situation where one parent leaves the family to work in a different country, often to provide financial support while the rest of the family remains in the home country.

Question 7

What percentage of Mexicans arriving in the United States between 1995 and 2005 were undocumented immigrants?

Accepted Answer

According to a report by the Pew Research Center, an estimated 80-85% of Mexicans arriving in the United States between 1995 and 2005 were undocumented immigrants.

Question 8

Which of the following does Dreby identify as a positive effect of parents and children living together?

Accepted Answer

Dreby identifies that parents and children living together have a positive effect of being able to adjust more readily to each other's changing needs.

Question 9

What is one reason parents may decide to make family separation a permanent arrangement?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is one reason parents may decide...

Question 10

Which of the following was NOT identified as a reason for marital difficulties that migrant workers face?

Accepted Answer

The article does not identify women earning more money than their partners as a reason for marital difficulties.

Quiz 45: Negotiating Work and Parenting Over the Life Course: Mexican Family Dynamics in a Binational Context