What does Cohen predict is most likely to happen to marriage between 2014 and 2050?
a. Marriage rates will continue to decline and will crash entirely by 2050.
b. Marriage rates will eventually taper off to a low, steady rate.
c. Marriage rates will rebound back to previous highs.
d. Marriage rates will bounce between extremely high and extremely low.
b. Marriage rates will eventually taper off to a low, steady rate.
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a. A social system for classifying people by age b. The study of aging c. Populations born during specific time periods d. Discrimination against a person because of age
Do you think that conflict between family life and work is more common today than it was a century ago? Why or why not? What factors are involved in this change? On balance, do you see these changes as good or not? Why?
What is an Ideal response?
Most people believe that many needs of the whole society are served by the family
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A large proportion of Americans now experiences the empty-nest syndrome—the departure of adult children from the home—at an earlier age. Which of the following is a reason for this?
A) Most young adults now appreciate the benefits of staying in multigenerational households. B) There has been a decline in the number of neolocal families due to unemployment. C) The average age of the population has now significantly increased since the mid-1800s. D) Women now tend to prolong child rearing by keeping huge age differences among children.