The family is seen as a social problem when the pressures for change can no longer be accommodated within the limits of the existing social structures or when those who want to maintain those structures fear that they cannot do so
A common response to such pressures is to __________.
a. abandon the existing structure
b. change the norms of the family
c. withdraw from social life
d. find a completely new type of family
e. encourage contraception so that no new families are begun
b
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Which of the following is true regarding social change?
a. Social change occurs only after a major disaster. b. Sociological methods are very good at predicting social change. c. Social change is constantly occurring. d. Most change happens at a very slow pace. e. The factor most responsible for the rate of change in society is the economic system.
Distinguish between the two leadership types often found in groups
What will be an ideal response?
Socioeconomic background affects a child's academic career at which level of their schooling?
A. elementary B. junior-high C. high-school D. college E. all the levels
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. LGBT persons can apply for political asylum if they can convince authorities that they face threats of bodily harm or death upon their return to their home country, but having their application approved is never a certainty. 2. Today, the International Lesbian and Gay Association still has members in fewer than nine countries and is severely limited in scope. 3. Some argue that one key to preventing terrorism and fundamentalism is educating girls and women to play active roles in their societies. 4. LGBT scholars encourage people to stop studying LGBT families in comparison to heterosexuals, but as a viable subject of scholarship in its own right.