Why are suggestions that children raised by a single parent suffer more problems than children raised by both parents strongly attacked?

What will be an ideal response?


Suggestions that children raised by a single parent suffer more problems than children raised by both parents have been strongly attacked for implying that mothers are not adequate parents or that parents should not divorce. These suggestions have been interpreted as limiting women's choices in life—a stance that is not popular in this era of gender equality.

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Comparing planned and unplanned pregnancies, we find which of the following? a. Unplanned pregnancies present greater risks due to lack of readiness or planning

b. Babies born from unintended pregnancies suffer no more physical or social disadvantage than do other babies. c. Mothers of unintended babies are less likely to suffer postpartum depression. d. Mothers of planned pregnancies are more likely to suffer depression following the delivery.

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Labeling theorists would explain recidivism among those released from prison as a. behavior caused by the company they keep upon their release

b. resulting from their anger at having been incarcerated. c. a function of biology. d. behavior caused by the difficulty in changing their classification as deviants.

Sociology

Osteoarthritis that occurs late in life is most likely to be

a. in the large or overused joints. b. due to injury or vigorous wear and tear. c. in the small joints, such as finger. d. in non-weight-bearing joints.

Sociology

According to Mackelprang a disability can BEST be described as:

a. a civil rights issue that requires addressing b. unnatural and out of order with nature c. human biology and biological function with limitations in the social contexts of life d. a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities of an individual p 683

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