Which of the following statements is true about a traditional dual-career family?

A. The husband assumes some of the responsibilities of child care.
B. The husband continues to be responsible for family work.
C. The wife simply adds the new role of a career woman.
D. Spouses share family power and responsibilities equally as each pursues a meaningful career.


Answer: C

Sociology

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a. were almost double what they were in 1935. b. were almost 400 times what they were in 1935. c. had stabilized and were not expected to rise much more. d. were approximately 4 times what they were in 1935.

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___________ highlights women’s traditional activities and contributions to society.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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In 2014, the percentage of men respondents who strongly agreed with the idea that mothers working doesn’t hurt children was approximately ____ and the percentage of women who strongly agreed with this idea was approximately ____.

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A team of researchers is interested to know whether beliefs about working mothers are related to respondents’ gender, and how these beliefs have changed over recent years. They make a cross-tab of FECHLD by YEAR, using SEX as a control variable. The variable FECHLD corresponds to the survey question, “Please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with it… A working mother can establish just as warm and secure a relationship with her children as a mother who does not work.”

a. 22%; 37%
b. 9%; 21%
c. 33%; 52%
d. 15%; 41%

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In the context of the trends in money, work, and family life, the number of wives who work outside the home will increase

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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