Contemporary functionalists examine the roles of husbands, wives, and children as they act out their own part and react to the actions of others. From such a perspective, what people think, as well as what they say and do, is very important in understanding family dynamics
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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Which of the following reasons best explains the rising tide of debt among American families?
a. overconsumption of luxury goods and consequent inability of families to live within their means b. young adult offspring moving back home, seemingly unable to launch themselves into adulthood c. the declining rate of marriage among heterosexual couples d. the inability of families to meet basic, fixed expenses, such as mortgage payments, taxes, tuition, health insurance, etc.
Joe and Sally have been married for 15 years. They have two children, Darla and Darryl. The fact that Joe treats his family with respect indicates that he does not believe that a father
(a) has absolute power to treat family members as he chooses. (b) must abide by societal laws in treatment of family members. (c) should treat female family members better than he treats male members. (d) should treat all family members the same.
Which of these racial and ethnic groups in the United States has a lower death rate?
A. African Americans B. Asian Americans C. Hispanics D. Whites
Residents of Jubilee Park are 7 miles from the nearest grocery store and 11 miles from a farmer's market. Because most residents are too poor to afford a car, they typically buy their food from a small corner store that primarily sells only prepackaged foods, such as chips, candy, and soda. Sociologists would classify Jubilee Park as part of ______.
A. a food desert B. a food commodity C. an economically feasible location D. at the poverty line