The motherhood penalty refers to the fact that
a. mothers pay more in health insurance
b. women are waiting longer to become mothers
c. working mothers are viewed as less competent than non-mothers
d. there are increasing numbers of women with infertility issues
Question 2Close to ________ percent of all childbirths in the U.S. occur out of wedlock.
a. 20
b. 30
c. 40
d. 50
Question 3The unemployment rate for 20- to 24-year-olds is
a. half that of adults 25 and older
b. the same as that of adults 25 and older
c. twice that of adults 25 and older
d. three times that of adults 25 and older
Question 4Over the past several decades, _______ has become an increasingly important issue when choosing an academic major and/or career.
a. earning potential
b. happiness
c. location
d. family support
Question 5Compared to couples in the past, young married couples today are
a. having mostly girl babies
b. starting their families later
c. having larger families
d. starting their families earlier
Question 6In the last decade, a trend seen in young adults' behavior is that
a. more young adults are moving in with their parents
b. more young adults are majoring in humanities and social sciences
c. more females than males between 20-24 years old are living with their parents
d. many are less concerned with social issues, such as the environment
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