Sociology of Families Chapter 13

Differences in people's experiences or characteristics can best be described as

One reason immigrants tend to have higher fertility rates than native-born Americans is

The textbook discusses the role of religious milestones in which of the following areas?

In addition to the increasing age at first marriage, there is a(n)

On average, people now marry in their

According to the text, the increased income gap between the rich and the poor in this country means that the middle class is

One research finding that remains consistent is that college-educated people are

Among those with less education, which of the following trends is true?

When comparing low- and high-income families, we find

Married mothers are more likely to report __________ than single mothers.

Until the 1980s, most parents believed that __________ should be kept secret.

What might contribute to someone being seen as having "no family?"

Historically, the best predictor of a child's future social class was

Currently, the best predictor of a child's future social class is

Compared to other highly developed countries, the United States currently has

The relative population of people in each age group within a society is known as

The relative increase in society's investment in each child is a result of

The increase in longevity of the old and the need to support them after retirement is a result of

The facts that women are more likely to be employed than in the past and that people are living longer, healthier lives will help our society meet the challenges created by

According to the text, individuals must create an identity to interact with the state

According to the text, individuals must create an identity to interact with the economy

According to the text, individuals must create an identity to interact with their families

Which of the following strongly correlate to people's opinions on family diversity?

Attempts at social policy that reward traditional families have

Conservative attitudes toward family diversity have mainly focused on

Liberal attitudes toward family diversity have mainly focused on

Which of the following positions most strongly advocates change to state support of the family as an institution?

In which social class is it most common to find children living with their grandparents?

What does the term oldest old, used by demographers, refer to?

The __________ perspective advocates policies that help poor women and their children, offers paid maternity leave from work, and supports "defamilialization."