Question 1

Anna's husband hit her on occasion, especially when he was drunk. When her niece came to her concerned because her new husband was pushing her, Anna replied, "There are just some things we put up with from men." Why would Anna tell her niece to accept it?

Accepted Answer

Anna may have grown up in a culture where domestic violence was normalized or accepted, making her believe that it was expected behavior from men. She may also have experienced it herself and normalized it as a way to cope.

Question 2

When Dr. Dixon presents her research to her students, some students start to share their personal stories that conflicted with Dr. Dixon's empirical approach. Which is the best explanation?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Dixon's empirical approach may contradict popular beliefs or personal experiences, but that doesn't mean the research is incorrect. Research often challenges preconceived notions and can help to clarify misunderstandings.

Question 3

Which country has a laissez-faire approach to families?

Accepted Answer

The United States has a relatively laissez-faire approach to families compared to countries like Sweden and Germany, which have more extensive family policies and social supports. In the U.S., families are often left to rely on the free market and individual initiative to meet their needs, such as childcare and healthcare.

Question 4

Caleb and his sister, Haley, both have master's degrees. He is a high school principal and his sister the director of a daycare center. Caleb earns twice what Haley does demonstrating the

Accepted Answer

The feminization of poverty refers to the phenomenon where women are more likely to be poorer than men, often due to wage disparities and the types of jobs that are traditionally held by women, which tend to be lower paying. In this scenario, despite both having master's degrees and leadership positions, Haley earns significantly less than Caleb, illustrating this concept.

Question 5

Thirty percent of women live below the poverty line representing the

Accepted Answer

The term "feminization of poverty" refers to the phenomenon of women being disproportionately represented among those living in poverty. It is estimated that 30% of women live below the poverty line, which supports the idea of feminization of poverty. Therefore, option D is the correct answer. Option A (criminalization of poverty) is not relevant to the given information. Option B (sociological imagination) is a broad concept that does not specifically relate to the statistic given. Option C (laissez-faire imagination) is a term that does not make sense in this context.

Question 6

George was born to Bob and Michelle and joined his three older brothers. Michelle is a teacher and Bob works in marketing. As an adult, George can be expected to be

Accepted Answer

Based on the information given, George's parents have stable careers in teaching and marketing, suggesting a middle-class income. Additionally, they have already had three older children, so they likely have experience in providing for a family. While there is not enough information to definitively place George in a specific income bracket, a middle-class lifestyle is the most likely scenario.

Question 7

Superintendent Myers is meeting with community members about how the school can help the community with the high teen birthrate, which is way above the national average. Based on results of programs in Canada, Germany, and France, which program would be effective?

Accepted Answer

The most effective program, based on results from other countries, would be a mandatory, factual sexual education program combined with access to free contraception. This approach has been successful in reducing teen birthrates in other countries and would likely be effective in this community as well. Emphasizing abstinence and attaching stigma to teen pregnancy has not been effective in reducing teen birthrates. Banning school dances and discouraging teens from coupling up would not be a comprehensive solution to the issue. Eliminating welfare, food programs, and healthcare programs for the poor would only worsen the issue by creating a lack of resources and support for individuals who may struggle with access to contraception or education.

Question 8

In the United States childbirth is more of a medical event than a natural event because of

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the United States childbirth is more...

Question 9

Canada, Australia, France, and Germany have lower low teen birthrates than the United States and

Accepted Answer

Canada, Australia, France, and Germany have lower low teen birthrates than the United States because they provide medically accurate sex education. They focus on education and prevention rather than solely promoting abstinence or punishing teen mothers. They also often provide resources and support for mothers in need.

Question 10

If the current trend continues

Accepted Answer

The question is asking about the future trend of poverty. The correct answer is D because research has shown that women are more likely to live in poverty than men due to factors such as wage inequality and caregiving responsibilities.

Question 11

The laissez-faire attitude toward families in the United States is a result of

Accepted Answer

The laissez-faire attitude toward families in the United States is a result of individualism, which prioritizes the autonomy and independence of the individual over the collective needs of the family or community. This view encourages minimal government involvement in family affairs, leading to a hands-off approach to family policies and a preference for private solutions to social problems.

Question 12

Being homeless because you were laid off, yet denied unemployment because you don't have childcare, and not qualifying for welfare because you technically qualify for unemployment, is an example of a

Accepted Answer

This scenario highlights a larger social issue of individuals falling through the cracks in the social safety net because of a complicated and often inaccessible system that fails to adequately support those in need.

Question 13

Women on welfare believing that other women on welfare are lazy is explained by ________ theory.

Accepted Answer

The belief held by women on welfare that other women on welfare are lazy is due to a conflict theory. According to this theory, individuals or groups with different interests in society engage in a struggle for power and resources, leading to conflict and inequality. In this case, women on welfare may view other women as lazy and undeserving of assistance because they believe that welfare benefits should be reserved only for those who truly need it. This creates a sense of competition for limited resources and reinforces negative stereotypes about welfare recipients.

Question 14

To fully understand the factors involved in violence in communities in the United States, Professor Henry will be collecting data from 12 countries around the world and evaluating the data methodically. Professor Henry is using the _________ perspectives.

Accepted Answer

Professor Henry is gathering data from multiple countries to make comparisons and evaluate the data systematically, which aligns with the comparative and empirical perspectives. The other answer choices do not accurately describe the approach being taken by Professor Henry.

Question 15

Sociologists view the need for childcare as a ________-level change.

Accepted Answer

Sociologists view the need for childcare as a macro-level change because it affects the entire society and its institutions, including the government, the economy, and the workforce. The availability and affordability of childcare have significant implications for the labor force participation rates of women, the gender wage gap, and the overall health and well-being of families and communities.

Question 16

When one looks beyond the personal experiences of a homeless mother for cultural or historical patterns, one is using the ________ imagination.

Accepted Answer

The sociological imagination involves examining personal experiences in a broader social context, analyzing cultural and historical patterns that shape individual experiences. In this case, looking beyond the personal experiences of a homeless mother for cultural or historical patterns is an example of using the sociological imagination. The other answer choices, recovery, family, and justification, do not accurately describe the process of looking at a societal context.

Question 17

In Kenya, females aged 20-24 are five times more likely to be infected with AIDS because they

Accepted Answer

Females aged 20-24 in Kenya are more vulnerable to AIDS due to exploitation, including gender-based violence and unequal power dynamics in relationships, which increase their risk of infection.

Question 18

Alice is an AIDS worker in Botswana working on a project with the goal of reducing the number of new AIDS infections. Which would be the most effective strategy?

Accepted Answer

Teaching men and boys the facts about transmission is the most effective strategy because it will help them to understand how to protect themselves and others from HIV.

Question 19

After a surge of teen pregnancies during the recession and period of high unemployment, one using the sociological imagination would wonder if

Accepted Answer

The increase in teen pregnancies during the recession and high unemployment is likely due to the fact that families lost health insurance. Without insurance, teens and their families may have lacked access to affordable birth control or reproductive healthcare, leading to unintentional pregnancies. This explanation takes into account the structural factors and societal context that contributed to this issue, rather than blaming individuals (such as teens or parents) for their actions or choices.

Question 20

Resilient families have

Accepted Answer

Resilient families have FPFs (family preservation programs) and community youth organizations.

Quiz 15: Summing up Families and the Sociological Imagination