William J. Goode's research into changing family patterns reveals a great deal that subsequently has been shown to be true. What do we know about the relationship of family patterns and geographical factors such as the growth of cities and the changes in rural demographics?

a. Cities tend to have more stable family structures.
b. Rural areas worldwide have tended to cling to traditional family patterns.
c. The rights of women and children are more widely recognized in cities.
d. The rate of change in family patterns differs substantially between urban and rural areas.


Answer: d. The rate of change in family patterns differs substantially between urban and rural areas.

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