The main purpose of marriage today is to
a. be viewed as an adult by the rest of society.
b. have and raise children.
c. provide adult intimacy and companionship.
d. provide financial security.
b. have and raise children.
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What is the most reasonable conclusion about the increase in number of people choosing to live single?
a. Increased singlehood will inevitably lead to a decline in marriage at all ages. b. The increase in singles represents a rejection of marriage. c. Increasing numbers of singles implies a desire for a period of freedom from the responsibilities of marriage and children. d. There will be a corresponding increase in cohabitation because singles do not want to live alone. e. Soon a majority of children will be born to just one parent.
A person's sense of fairness never outweighs the principles of rationality
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
While the United States is considered a melting pot by some, others like to use the term _______
A. fruit cocktail B. blended group C. salad bowl D. racist society
An area has a youth dependency ratio of 10 out of every 20 people under 15 years of age. Based on the data, which statement is true?
A. The youth population of the area is very young and dependent. B. The population of the area is mostly middle aged. C. The sex ratio of the area is skewed. D. The age ratio shows more males than females in the area.