Family life is considered to be an ideology. This means that
a) there is a set standard of how family life is defined.
b) the family form is socially constructed.
c) what is considered to be a family is constantly changing.
d) the ideal family life is achievable by hard work.
ANS: a
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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