Compared to Black families, Hispanic families
a) have more children.
b) are more matriarchal.
c) have more female-headed households.
d) are viewed as rarely discriminated against.
Ques. 2The laissez-faire attitude toward families in the United States is a result of
a) individualism.
b) conformity.
c) the collectivist culture.
d) trust in government.
Ques. 3In contrast to the findings of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan's report in 1965, family scholars acknowledge the strengths in the structure of Black families as
a) being resilient and stable in the face of challenges.
b) being heavily matriarchal in response to separation during slavery.
c) having strong gender roles to preserve marriage and families.
d) having responsibilities spread throughout the family as a result of economic challenges.
Ques. 4Superintendent Myers is meeting with community members about how the school can help the community with the high teen birthrate, which is way above the national average.
Based on results of programs in Canada, Germany, and France, which program would be effective? a) Mandatory, factual sexual education program and free contraception
b) Emphasis on abstinence and stigma attached to teen pregnancy
c) Banning school dances and discouraging teens from coupling up
d) Eliminating welfare, food programs, and healthcare programs for the poor
Ques. 5How do today's Asian immigrants compare to earlier Asian immigrants?
a) Today they are more educated.
b) Today they are more likely to come from war- torn countries.
c) Today they are less diverse in language and origin.
d) Today they are more likely to suffer from government sanctioned discrimination.
Ques. 6Canada, Australia, France, and Germany have lower low teen birthrates than the United States and
a) provide medically accurate sex education.
b) promote abstinence only sex education programs.
c) provide no financial resources to mothers.
d) have rigid divorce laws and no welfare.
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