Research into childlessness categorizes childless women into four groups. Please list and explain

What will be an ideal response?


Hedonists. These women are not willing to, nor do they have a desire to, sacrifice money, energy, time, or themselves in rearing children.
Emotional. Some women who choose not to become mothers have no "maternal instincts"; these women report that they have no emotional connection or feelings toward babies or children.
Idealistic. These women indicate that they feel the world is not a safe place to bring a child into. They also feel that the world's resources are limited and they raise environmental concerns in their decision not to have children.
Practical. Women in this category desire to remain childfree for practical reasons, such as educational or career goals.

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A) economic growth of markets on every continent, but especially in Africa B) the movement of labor through immigration and resettlement projects C) a world economic system that is interconnected through trade and movement of capital D) all of the above

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The majority of women work for the same reasons men do—to support themselves or their family

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which social class is most likely to be a victim of a crime?

A. upper class B. middle class C. lower middle class D. poor class

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Most African American families had just one parent before and after slavery.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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