Describe what emerging sociological research shows about the “typical” or average lesbian or gay couple of today
Please provide the best answer for the statement.
1. They are urban. More than half of gay and lesbian couples live in just 20 U.S. cities, including gay meccas or “gayborhoods” like Los Angeles; San Francisco; Washington, D.C.; New York; and Atlanta.
2. They are well educated and make more money. They tend to have higher educational attainments and higher incomes than men and women in heterosexual marriages.
3. They are less likely to have children. Almost half of married couples versus 27 percent of lesbian couples and 11 percent of gay male couples are living with children of their own.
4. They tend to be more egalitarian. They are more likely to share decision making and allot housework more equally than married couples and have less conflict as a result.
5. They are not always interested in marriage. Although same-sex marriage remains a symbolic political battleground for many same-sex couples, there are many for whom marriage is not desirable for an array of personal and political reasons.
You might also like to view...
Explain the difference between cultural relativism and ethnocentrism. Which is preferred in sociology, and why?
What will be an ideal response?
A single concept can be measured many different ways
a. true b. false
When race is articulated or emphasized for Whites, it is more likely to ________
a. be seen as threatening to Whites b. restrict Whites from embracing their own race c. allow them to embrace their national roots with pride d. result in increased anti-Black bias
Cox and Demmitt compare the family to a:
a. fortress. b. business. c. workshop. d. prison.