Which of the following is an accurate statement concerning how micro-level factors lead to postponed parenthood?
A) Daunting jobs and careers make it more difficult to meet prospective mates.
B) A number of national studies show that the higher a woman's education level, the more likely she is to delay childbearing.
C) Many young adults are delaying marriage and having children because they have high college and credit card debts.
D) Disturbed by high divorce rates, some young couples delay parenthood until they feel confident that their marriage will work.
A
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A. Cultural B. Geographic C. Phenotypical D. Physical
Kathryn Edin and Maria Kefalas researched low-income women and nonmarital childbirth in Philadelphia and in Camden, NJ. Another sociologist repeats their research in Chicago and finds very similar results. What is a comment that low-income women in Chicago might often make to the researcher?
a. "I can earn my own income, so I don't need to marry." b. "I was married once, and it didn't work out, so I'd rather be a single parent than try again." c. "Marriage is important and valuable, but for me, marriage would probably make life worse." d. "I need to prioritize caring for my child over building a relationship with the child's father."
Kameko is the manager of a local retail store. She closely watches sales projections, attends district meetings, and makes sure the store runs smoothly to maximize profits. According to sociologists, she is a(n) __________
a. instrumental leader b. expressive leader c. oligarch d. laissez-faire leader
A state in which income is insufficient to provide the basic necessities of food, shelter, clothing, and medical care is called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).