List the stereotypes you have heard about violent relationships. Explain your ideas about
the origin of these stereotypes.
What will be an ideal response?
Students will mention many stereotypes of women in abusive situations, most of which can
be explained by patriarchy, social indifference or refusal to see families in any but "ideal"
situations, some of which are prompted by family of origin neglect or abuse, many based
on mistaken perceptions of normal marital interaction. It is important to share these
stereotypes and their origins.
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A) party conventions. B) transitional activities. C) spectator activities. D) gladiator activities.
Marital status varies by race. Which of the following categories has the highest rate of marriage?
a. Hispanics b. Whites c. Blacks
Contrasted with socialist economic systems, capitalist economic systems are typically ________
a. equally productive. b. more productive. c. less productive. d. not concerned with the level of productivity.
Chances of divorce have been ________ for college graduates and ________ for people who did not graduate from high school.
A. declining; declining B. increasing; increasing C. increasing; declining D. declining; increasing