As the automobile pushed aside the former technology–horse and buggy–people thought that cars would
a. be a passing fad.
b. eliminate parking problems in cities, becausea car took up only half as much space as a horse and buggy.
c. always remain a rich person's toy.
d. make parking more difficult in cities, becausea car took up twice as much space as a horse and buggy.
Answer: b. eliminate parking problems in cities, becausea car took up only half as much space as a horse and buggy.
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a. the husband and wife share power and authority somewhat equally between them b. there is greater importance for family values than individual goals c. the members have equal power and authority irrespective of their age and income d. there are an equal number of male and female members
Sociologist John Weeks believes that there are several reasons for the changing composition of the American household. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons Weeks gives?
A. Increased life expectancy means 60 or even 70 years with the same person, increasing likelihood of marriages ending in divorce or widowhood. B. Increased life expectancy reduces the pressure to marry and have children early. C. Increased life expectancy enables people to attend college to earn advanced degrees, reducing the financial need for staying in an unfulfilling marriage. D. All of these factors are mentioned by Weeks.
Which of the following is NOT identified as a dimension family strength in the International Family Strengths Model?
A. positive communication B. spiritual health C. effective management of stress D. egalitarian roles
Which of the following strategies did not contribute to the more realistic and clearer picture of women’s lives in South Asian immigrant communities?
a. publicizing South Asian women in abusive relationships b. tightening and restricting South Asian immigration c. training social and healthcare workers d. improving legislation regarding domestic violence