Question 1

Today,many college graduates find themselves unable to afford the costs of living on their own and,at least temporarily,live with their parents again.What good news about families can we take from this trend?

Accepted Answer

The fact that many college graduates are willing to live with their parents again suggests that they have closer relationships with their parents than previous generations did. This is a positive sign because it indicates that families are able to provide emotional support to their adult children, which can contribute to their overall well-being.

Question 2

The radio played a news story about the murder of a twenty-five-year-old woman,married,with one child.Who would you guess is the most likely culprit?

Accepted Answer

Statistics show that in cases of murder involving women, the perpetrator is most likely to be a current or former partner. This means that the woman's husband or boyfriend is the most likely culprit in this scenario. The other options, while possible, are less likely based on the information given.

Question 3

As an agent of socialization,who does the family influence?

Accepted Answer

The family is considered the primary agent of socialization, meaning it influences everyone in the household, not just children. This includes parents, siblings, and other relatives living together.

Question 4

What is the main reason abusive partners resort to domestic abuse?

Accepted Answer

Abusive partners often resort to domestic abuse as a means of exerting control and power over their victims. It is not just a lack of anger management or a response to external problems, but a calculated and deliberate way of maintaining dominance in the relationship.

Question 5

What sort of actions do abusive partners take to keep their partners in the relationship?

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Question 6

Which of the following things is a child likely to convince a parent to do?

Accepted Answer

Joining a gym is a more practical and feasible choice for a parent to make based on their child's suggestion, as it involves a personal health and fitness goal that could benefit both the parent and the child.

Question 7

How do most abusive relationships look at the beginning?

Accepted Answer

Most abusive relationships start with the abuser being charming, attentive, and thoughtful. They may be on their best behavior to win over their partner and gain their trust. The signs of abuse often come later, after the victim has become emotionally invested in the relationship. It is important to be aware of the warning signs and red flags as the relationship progresses.

Question 8

Although there are strategies available to help ease the burden of the second shift,they are mainly available to:

Accepted Answer

The article suggests that strategies to ease the burden of the second shift, such as hiring help or outsourcing tasks, are mainly available to wealthier families who can afford them. It does not mention extended families or specific demographics such as young couples or newlyweds.

Question 9

What happens to marital satisfaction when small children are present in the household?

Accepted Answer

Research consistently shows that marital satisfaction tends to decline when small children are present in the household. The added stressors of child-rearing responsibilities, lack of sleep, and less time for personal and romantic activities can take a toll on the marital relationship. While there may be brief upticks in satisfaction associated with the birth of the first child, overall, having children is associated with lower levels of marital satisfaction.

Question 10

To whom has Hochschild's concept of the "supermom" always been applicable?

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Question 11

How does the birth of children tend to change the gendered division of labor within the household?

Accepted Answer

The birth of children often leads to a more traditional split along gender lines in the division of labor within the household, with women typically taking on more caregiving and domestic tasks, and men focusing more on paid work outside the home.

Question 12

What does Arlie Hochschild call mothers who accept the dual workloads of paid labor at work and unpaid labor at home without any help?

Accepted Answer

Arlie Hochschild calls mothers who accept the dual workloads of paid labor at work and unpaid labor at home without any help "supermoms."

Question 13

What is it called when individuals must care for both their own children and their elderly parents?

Accepted Answer

The term for caring for both one's own children and elderly parents is known as the sandwich generation effect.

Question 14

Which of the following was true of parenting in the nineteenth century and earlier?

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Question 15

Although most young people face similar financial pressures while in their twenties,considerably more men move back in with their parents than women.What is one reason for this?

Accepted Answer

This is the most plausible reason as women may face more cultural and societal pressures to maintain independence and seek self-sufficiency, and moving back home may be seen as a setback to their progress. Men, on the other hand, may be more comfortable with temporarily relying on their parents for support. Additionally, women may face more social expectations to take care of family members or children, which would make it harder for them to move back in with their parents. Options A and C are not supported by any evidence, and option D is not related to the financial pressures that young people face.

Question 16

Which of the following strategies does Arlie Hochschild claim some women use to help balance working a paid job and being responsible for the home?

Accepted Answer

Arlie Hochschild, in her work on the "second shift," discusses how some women cope with the dual demands of paid work and domestic responsibilities by adjusting their standards and expectations around housework, such as caring less about messes like dirty clothes on the floor.

Question 17

How do rates of domestic abuse differ across racial groups?

Accepted Answer

Rates of domestic abuse do not vary significantly across racial groups, with the exception of Native American and Alaskan Native populations who have higher rates of domestic violence. Studies have not found consistent evidence for higher rates of domestic abuse among any other racial group.

Question 18

What term applies to a child who leaves home at eighteen but later returns for at least a short period of time?

Accepted Answer

A child who leaves home at eighteen but later returns for at least a short period of time is commonly known as a "boomerang kid."

Question 19

A person is most likely to be murdered by:

Accepted Answer

According to statistics, homicides committed by family members are the most common type of murder. In many cases, the perpetrator and victim had a pre-existing relationship or have been living together. It's important to note, however, that other factors such as the victim's age, gender, and race can also play a role in the likelihood of being murdered.

Question 20

What is the term for the range of behaviors that abusers use to gain and maintain control over their victims?

Accepted Answer

The term for the range of behaviors that abusers use to gain and maintain control over their victims is domestic violence. While manipulation and passive aggression can be part of domestic violence, they do not encompass the full range of abusive behaviors that abusers may use. Symbolic violence refers to the use of symbols, language, and other cultural mechanisms to maintain social inequality, and is not specific to abusive relationships.

Quiz 12: Life at Home: Families and Relationships