Choose a married family type other than the heterosexual nuclear family from a first marriage. Discuss two considerations or findings related to this family type based on the research.

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but could discuss single-parent families, stepfamilies, or gay and lesbian families. Single-parent families: The United States has highest rate in the world. Nonresident parents have a bad reputation, but many want to be involved; however, they face hurdles to involvement. This may be emotional issues of separation and the heartache caused by only having brief intermittent time with their children. It can be a practical issue in which it is hard to juggle money or to spend enough time together with children. Stepfamilies or blended families are families that have at least one child from a previous relationship or marriage living with the family in the newly formed relationship or marriage. About one third of American children live in stepfamily arrangements. Stepchildren can have more difficulties at school or with behavioral issues and create complexity as children try to spend time with each parent, a situation that can cause stress. Stepparents may come to resent time spent with the other family or there can be conflicts over loyalty or allocation of time and money. Stepfamilies are “incomplete institutions” and roles within them may not be clear, which can cause difficulties, resentments, and confusion. Same-sex marriage has been legalized in the United States and in other countries in the world. Gay and lesbians have some similarities with heterosexual families, but they do tend to be more reflexive and democratic in their family decisions and practices. They also are less constrained by gender roles and that allows more negotiation over relational and family practices. Gay male relationships are more fragile and lesbian relationships are more stable family forms. No adverse effects on children of gay and lesbian parents have been found by the research.

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a. retreatism b. innovation c. ritualism d. rebellion

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Since the 1960s, agribusiness has

a. used its power to assure small farmers' access to overseas markets. b. influenced U.S. farm policy to support agricultural exports. c. influenced government policy to make bank loans available to family farmers. d. advocated a government policy to protect family farmers.

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Nicole is thrilled to be the first female executive for her company, but is frustrated that she still does the majority of the housework at home because her husband refuses to do more. This situation is an example of

a. the stalled revolution. b. a peer marriage. c. traditional gender roles. d. the unfinished revolution.

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Which of the following is NOT included in the text's discussion of daily family hassles?

a. balancing work against family demands b. stressful work situation c. death of a close relative d. arranging child care or transportation

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