Question 1

You have traveled extensively around Europe and you noticed their approach to family policies. For example, you discovered:

Accepted Answer

The statement mentions that family policies in Europe reflect historical, cultural, political, and social factors, indicating that they are not created in a vacuum but are influenced by various factors specific to each society.

Question 2

Your author makes a number of predictions about American families of the future, including:

Accepted Answer

The author predicts that the U.S. will remain highly stratified, meaning that there will continue to be significant economic, social, and cultural differences between different groups of Americans.

Answer: D
 The author predicts that the size of the elderly population will stabilize, rather than continuing to decline or increase rapidly.

Answer: E
 The author predicts that the U.S. will retain its universal approach to family policy, meaning that government support for families will continue to be available to all Americans regardless of income or other factors.

Note: Choices A and B are incorrect as the author does not predict the decline of the Hispanic population or the size of the elderly population.

Question 3

Which of the following statements best illustrates social inequality's powerful influence on family life?

Accepted Answer

Patterns of social inequality shape families, and conversely, patterns of social inequality are also shaped by families, illustrating the reciprocal influence between social structures and family dynamics.

Question 4

You have learned that HIV/AIDS is an epidemic in many parts of the world. Which of the following is FALSE about this epidemic?

Accepted Answer

The statement that HIV infections have been declining over the past three years is false. In fact, according to the latest data from UNAIDS, the number of new HIV infections is not declining globally and has increased in some regions.

Question 5

A ____________ perspective focuses on identifying, creating, mobilizing, advocating, and respecting the resources, assets, wisdom, and knowledge that every person and every family has to help ameliorate problems.

Accepted Answer

The question is asking for a perspective that focuses on identifying and utilizing the strengths and resources of families to address problems, which is the essence of a family strengths perspective. Policy, comparative, equality, and social conflict perspectives may touch on strengths and resources, but they are not specifically centered around them.

Question 6

________ asks that we step back from our ordinary routines so that we can critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different ways of organizing our lives and bring in new insights.

Accepted Answer

The sociological imagination is a concept coined by C. Wright Mills, which suggests that individuals should step back from their personal experiences and view them through a broader social context. By doing so, one can critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different ways of organizing our lives and bring in new insights. This process helps individuals understand how their personal experiences are shaped by larger social forces and structures.

Question 7

In the opening vignette of Chapter 15, why was John born in a homeless shelter?

Accepted Answer

John's mother lost her job and fell through the social service safety net, leading to her living in a homeless shelter where John was born.

Question 8

It is important to look at other countries because their problems and their solutions may help us better understand our own. This is a premise of a __________ perspective.

Accepted Answer

The comparative perspective involves studying and analyzing similarities and differences between different countries and their social, economic, and political systems. By examining other countries, we can learn from their successes and failures and apply those lessons to improve our own society.

Question 9

HIV infection patterns in sub-Saharan Africa reveal a "sexual mixing pattern" which means:

Accepted Answer

HIV infection patterns in sub-Saharan Africa reveal that older men are having sex with younger girls, which is contributing to the spread of the disease. This is known as a "sexual mixing pattern" because individuals in different age groups are participating in sexual activity with each other. This is a significant factor in the high prevalence of HIV in this region.

Question 10

You are trying to explain to your dad that sex and gender are significant dimensions of social equality. He scoffs at your ideas. What evidence would you show him?

Accepted Answer

This option provides evidence that regardless of any social or political situation, there are cultural rules that differentiate the behavior of males and females in every society. This shows that gender is a significant dimension of social equality and should be taken seriously.

Question 11

Your author makes several predictions about families in the future. Which is NOT one of those predictions?

Accepted Answer

The author predicts that the divorce rate will decrease, not continue to rise.

Question 12

Which of the following best illustrates that families are both a public social institution and a private personal relationship at the same time?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following best illustrates that...

Question 13

Examining the issue of HIV/AIDS shows the interconnectedness of societies around the world, the premise of a/an ________.

Accepted Answer

A comparative perspective allows for an analysis of how different societies and regions are affected by HIV/AIDS, highlighting the interconnectedness of global health issues.

Question 14

Susan, Marie, and their children in the opening vignette are likely a part of the ________ million Americans who do not have any health insurance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Susan, Marie, and their children in the...

Question 15

Which of the following is TRUE about Cesarean section births?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is TRUE about...

Question 16

Poverty is quickly becoming a women's problem, as the term ________ suggests.

Accepted Answer

The term "feminization of poverty" refers to the trend of poverty becoming more prevalent among women and children, particularly single mothers. This is due to a number of factors, including the gender pay gap, the disproportionate amount of unpaid care work done by women, and discrimination in the workforce. This term is widely used in academic and policy circles to highlight the need for gender-sensitive approaches to poverty reduction.

Question 17

Family scholars would rather rely upon an empirical approach to understanding families, rather than relying on common sense or personal experience. What does an empirical approach mean?

Accepted Answer

An empirical approach means answering questions through a systematic collection and analysis of quantitative or qualitative data. This is the preferred approach of family scholars as it allows them to gather objective, reliable, and valid data that can be used to develop theories and test hypotheses about families. It also helps to avoid the pitfalls of relying on common sense, personal experience, or assumptions that may not be accurate or applicable to all families.

Question 18

Susan and Marie, in the opening vignette of Chapter 15, are both single mothers. What do we know about nonmarital childbearing?

Accepted Answer

In other developed industrialized countries, having a child out of wedlock does not pose the great financial problem that it does in the U.S. due to better social support systems and policies.

Question 19

According to the research examining the effects of divorce on children:

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that while most children eventually adjust to their parents' divorce, a significant number experience long-term issues such as depression or behavioral problems.

Question 20

There are five (5)themes of this textbook; which is NOT one of them?

Accepted Answer

"Gender, race, ethnicity, social class, and age are not social constructions" is not one of the five themes mentioned in the question. The other four themes are mentioned in the options A, C, D, and E.

Quiz 15: Summing It Up: Families and the Sociological Imagination