Question 1

About one-third of all divorces take place within the first __________ of marriage.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that about one-third of all divorces occur within the first three years of marriage.

Question 2

In Kathleen Gerson's study of middle-class men's reactions to the prospect of shouldering more of the responsibility for domestic tasks like child care,a significant proportion of those interviewed were choosing the single life and becoming what were called "__________ males."

Accepted Answer

In Kathleen Gerson's study, "autonomous males" refers to middle-class men who choose to remain single to avoid the increased responsibility of domestic tasks.

Question 3

According to the text's discussion of juggling work and family responsibilities,__________.

Accepted Answer

The text states that women are working fewer hours a week on average, and that the percentage of women working 50 hours or more has doubled since 1970. The other options presented in the answer choices are not supported by the text.

Question 4

According to research on the relationship between happiness in marriage and having children,__________.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that couples who plan the arrival of their children tend to have better marriage and family outcomes, as planning can lead to better preparedness and alignment of expectations.

Question 5

Which of the following are identified as major factors in explaining black-white differences in the marital status of men?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following are identified as...

Question 6

In a landmark study of women's attitudes about work and marriage,Arlie Hochschild found that women who work have less time for themselves and often think of the work they do in the home as a kind of __________

Accepted Answer

The term "second shift" refers to the additional work that women do at home after finishing their paid work outside the home. This includes household chores and care-giving responsibilities for children and other family members. This concept was popularized by Hochschild in her book "The Second Shift: Working Parents and the Revolution at Home."

Answer: A and B 
 "Pink collar trap" and "velvet ghetto" both refer to the phenomenon of women being concentrated in low-paying, female-dominated jobs with limited opportunities for advancement. These terms highlight the gendered nature of occupational segregation and the ways in which societal expectations and biases can limit women's career options.

Question 7

Which group has experienced the greatest decline in two-parent families?

Accepted Answer

According to research, African Americans have experienced the greatest decline in two-parent families. In the 1960s, approximately 78 percent of Black children lived with both parents, whereas in 2016, only 35 percent did. This decline is attributed to a variety of factors, including poverty, unemployment, mass incarceration, and the war on drugs.

Question 8

According to the text's discussion of the difficulties couples encounter in juggling work and family roles,marital happiness __________ when children are born.

Accepted Answer

The text mentions that the birth of children often results in a decrease in marital happiness, as couples struggle to balance work and family responsibilities.

Question 9

For most of the second half of the twentieth century,indicators of family well-being were __________ for African Americans.

Accepted Answer

Studies and statistics have shown that indicators of family well-being were alarmingly negative for African Americans during the second half of the twentieth century. This includes high poverty rates, low educational attainment, and increased likelihood of being involved in the criminal justice system.

Question 10

Which of the following is/are (an)important reason(s)for the increase in divorces?

Accepted Answer

The increase in divorces can be attributed to a combination of reasons. Attitudes toward divorce have shifted in recent decades, and it is no longer viewed as a stigma or failure. Women have also gained more financial independence and are less reliant on their husbands, which means they may feel more empowered to leave dissatisfying or abusive marriages. Additionally, changes to divorce laws have made it easier for couples to obtain a divorce, particularly through the use of no-fault grounds.

Question 11

According to the text,in African American communities,rates of marriage vary positively with __________.

Accepted Answer

The text states that "marriage rates in African American communities are positively correlated with education levels." Therefore, the best choice is C, education.

Question 12

Of the following,which has changed LEAST rapidly?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Of the following,which has changed LEAST rapidly?
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Question 13

By 2007,the divorce rate in the United States was nearly __________ per thousand.

Accepted Answer

By 2007, the divorce rate in the United States was approximately 3.6 per thousand people.

Question 14

In the traditional conception of the American family,the husband worked in the paid labor force while the wife worked,unpaid,at home.In 2009,about __________ percent of American families conformed to this model.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the traditional conception of the American...

Question 15

According to the text's discussion of the effects of women's employment,__________.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is D because all the statements reflect the nuanced view presented in the text regarding the effects of women's employment on marital happiness, the fulfillment from domestic roles, and the mixed experiences of both career women and full-time homemakers.

Question 16

Among minorities,and African Americans especially,the single most important cause of the weakening of marriage norms during the second half of the twentieth century has been the__________.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that the disappearance of work in inner-city communities for less educated minority males has had a significant impact on the weakening of marriage norms among African Americans and other minorities. This has resulted in a decrease in the economic stability and financial security needed to sustain a healthy marriage and family life.

Question 17

Which of the following statements about "boomerangers" is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

"Boomerangers" are indeed adults who move back in with their parents, often due to economic reasons such as a recession. The statistics provided in options B and C, while specific, are plausible representations of the trends affecting this group, making all the statements true in the context of discussing "boomerangers."

Question 18

Sociologists generally agree that one of the most important social trends of the second half of the twentieth century has resulted in a total upheaval of traditional male and female roles within the family.This trend is __________.

Accepted Answer

The movement of women out of the home and into the workforce significantly altered traditional gender roles within the family, leading to changes in family dynamics and societal expectations.

Question 19

The proportion of African American males aged 18-24 who are not in school and have not finished high school ("dropouts")reached its lowest point in __________.

Accepted Answer

According to the information given, the proportion of African American males aged 18-24 who are dropouts reached its lowest point in 1992.

Question 20

Recently in the United States,a category of the population with relatively fewer divorces has shown an important increase in divorce rates.These are persons __________.

Accepted Answer

According to the question, the category of population with relatively fewer divorces (meaning they had lower divorce rates in the past) has shown an important increase in divorce rates. Among the options, persons with college educations and higher socioeconomic status are more likely to have had lower divorce rates in the past compared to those with little education and low class status. Therefore, the increase in divorce rates is more likely to be seen in this category of people.

Quiz 10: The Changing Family