Allen and Marie lived together for seven years without being legally married. The state of New York eventually recognized them as a legitimate married couple. This is an example of a:

a. composite family.
b. common-law marriage.
c. blended family.
d. egalitarian family.


B

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Family violence is rooted in gender relations. This is because

a)  the combination of power and social control drive violent behavior. b)  social control and social constructions of gender justify forcefulness. c)  men naturally feel aggressive toward women. d)  women are working outside the home and changing gender rules.

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Hochschild has found that when companies offered family-friendly policies, most: a. employees did not use them

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