Adam Gillhorn and Derek Cosby are students of sociology. Adam claims that low-income African American parents and their children generally behave irresponsibly and make poor decisions.
Derek believes that low-income African American families are more responsible as they have to adapt to problems beyond their control. Which of the following statements strengthens Derek's argument?
A) Most African American men in low-income families are employed and work hard to support their wives and children.
B) Low-income African American youth usually make good purchasing decisions.
C) African American children from low-income families are more likely to grow up in households with both parents.
D) Black married men in low-income families are more likely than women to do most of the traditional chores, such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry, and to be overworked.
Ques. 2Asian Americans are better educated than the U.S. population as a whole.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Ques. 3Julia, a mother of two, decided that she would not remarry due to a loss of faith in men. However, she was not averse to having short-term relationships. In this scenario, Julia is considered to be a(n) ________.
A) involuntary temporary single
B) voluntary stable single
C) involuntary temporary single
D) involuntary stable single
Ques. 4During a debate about families, Carlos states that it is important to have a cross-cultural and global perspective. However, Clarkargues otherwise and states that having a local perspective will serve businesses better.
Which of the following is an accurate statement that weakensClark's argument?
A) Many critics have observed that information and understanding about different cultures tend to foster conflicts.
B) Studies show that there has been a significant rise in the number of endogamous marriages since the last few decades.
C) The Internet has significantly reduced the need for us to learn and know about other societies and cultures.
D) The world today is an international place where the changes facing families are not only national but are also global.
Ques. 5William Simon and John Gagnon conceptualize the outcome or product of sexualization in terms of
A) sex roles.
B) gender roles.
C) cultural scripts.
D) sexual scripts.
Ques. 6Young adults place value on flexibility, autonomy, change and the potential for _______
in their relationships.
a. upgrading
b. monogamy
c. loyalty
d. commitment
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