This concept means that a child lives with only one parent and that the other parent is not in the child's life at all (death, abandonment, sperm donation)
a. single-parent household
b. ward of the state
c. single-parent constellation
d. single-parent family
d
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With regard to the future of the family system, the text points out that
A) the family will, in time, probably cease to exist. B) any type of projection into the future is pure speculation and quite useless. C) families will no longer be the primary source of socialization. D) the passing of the conventional family will leave many traumas and many loose ends.
What is the primary focus of symbolic interactionist analysis of the family?
What will be an ideal response?
Which statement would a classical sociologist be most likely to make?
A. In recent years, architecture has changed to make buildings more accessible to individuals with disabilities. B. In recent years, norms regarding interactions with marginalized groups, such as LGBTQ individuals, have changed markedly. C. In recent years, music videos have become one of the most popular ways to experience music. D. In recent years, e-books have become increasingly popular among young adults.
Sociologists define a social movement as something that is what?
A) the activism of the religious right B) the activism of the left-wing C) small groups of people making big changes D) organized sustained activism