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Andi's sex chromosomes do not match their sexual anatomy. Her condition is known as ...

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intersex

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Andre and Latish have a son and daughter. Their son is expected to mow the lawn, take out the garbage, and wash the cars. Their daughter is expected to cook meals, vacuum, and pull weeds in the garden. This is an example of ....

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gender socialization

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For as long as she can remember, Nilay has liked to play with dolls while her brother prefers tracks and tools. These were the toys they were given by their parents and their books contained illustrations of these same preferences. This is an example of ...

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gender socialization

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Jos was born female and was raised a girl, but identifies as a man. His ____ does not match his assigned sex and is described as____.

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gender identity; transgender

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Lana had wanted to be a physician for as long as she could remember. When she graduated from high school she changed her mind and decided to become a nurse because she wants to have children and a family. Her decision was likely shaped by_____. (2)

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Gendered expectations of family life & gender socialization

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Recently, some governments have begun to legally recognize that ...

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there are more than two possible genders.

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Socialization...

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is a life-long process by which people learn to act and think, in light of what they believe others expect of them.

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The association of the color pink with girls and blue with boys..

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is a relatively new gender rule.

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The occupation with the highest percentage of men is ____ , while the occupation with the highest percentage of women is _____.

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electricians; pre-K and K teachers

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The term doing gender refers to ....

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turning sex categories into gender identities through personal interactions.

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Transgender people are people whose...

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gender identity does not match their assigned sex.

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If you watched The Evolution of Dad through the theoretical lens of structural functionalism, you might conclude which of the following?

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Having a work-oriented father and domestic-oriented mother is the best way to raise children to be future workers.

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The video The Evolution of Dad shows how gender is socially constructed because it...

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documents the cultural influences of manhood.

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In the video "Evolution of Dad", industrial revolution altered the role of fathers. (True or False)

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True

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In the video "Evolution of Dad", the idea "absentee landlord" refers to:

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Post-industrial revolution fathers

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Stay-at-home fathering has become more common in recent years. (True or False)

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True

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According to the CNN article "Even in the age of Reality T.V...." it is indicated that sex transformation among celebrities is widely accepted. (True or False)

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False

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According to the article "Even in the age of reality T.C...." the celebrity Ms. Wachowski's primary concerns about acceptance of her sex transformation was with which of the following? *Family *Work place *Broader society *None of the above

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Family

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When it comes to occupational sex segregation...

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job screeners might bring their preconceived ideas of fender to the applicant selection process

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Despite women's increasing participation in work, on average they earn just _____ percent of what men earn.

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81%

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A larger proportion of people say they believe _____ is morally wrong than believe gay or lesbian relations are morally wrong.

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sex between teenagers

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As a result of a situation in which teenagers were texting naked pictures of themselves, Alaina began a public education program in her community to address what she sees as a(n) ____ environment for adolescents/

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hypersexualized

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Compulsory heterosexuality is the ...

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assumption that everyone is straight until there is solid evidence otherwise and the pressure to conform to this norm

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Contrary to popular beliefs about the degree to which women's menstrual cycles govern their moods, research has found that women's moods vary more depending on the day of the week than on the time of the month. This is an example of ...

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the importance of social influences on biology

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Encouraged by the federal government, many states instituted rigorous abstinence-only education programs in schools in the mid-1990s to the late 2000s. Students who took "virginity pledges" to accompany these programs ...

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were less likely to use birth control

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On average, married people have ____ sex and report ___ levels of satisfaction than unmarried people

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more; higher

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Our explanation for the increase in the percentage of people who have sexual intercourse before marriage is...

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the typical age of first marriage has increased and these people have had sex in the earlier years anyways.

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Robert, a Victorian moralist, was concerned that the "epidemic" of male sexual self-satisfaction (masturbation) would result in...

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elimination of the need for family relationships

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Russell is a low-income high school graduate who smokes. These ___ factors may explain his erectile dysfunction.

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social

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Since the 1990s, the percentage of high school students who have ever had intercourse has ____, while the percentage who used a condom has ____.

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decreased; increased

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Teen boys tend to report more pleasurable sexual experiences, higher self-esteem and more popularity than teen girls, who often report feeling bad about themselves if they are sexually active. THis is an example of ...

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the sexual double standard

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The data in the Story behind the Numbers indicates that ...

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a much higher percentage of people have engaged in same-sex behavior than identity as homosexual or bisexual

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The notion that sexual orientation is not the same as behavior means that...

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sometimes people who identity as gay or lesbian have heterosexual romantic relationships

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The percentage of adolescents receiving formal instruction on birth control ____ from the mid-1990s to the mid - 2000s, while the number of teen pregnancies ____ during that time.

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increased; decreased

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What is the most common form of birth control women use in the United States today?

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The Pill

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What is the sexual double standard?

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putting stricter controls on women's sexual behavior than on men's

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When sociologists examine sexually transmitted diseases, several broad issues stand out as particularly important, including....

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social networks, sex education, and inequality

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When studying sexual orientation, heterosexuality is ...

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rarely discussed explicitly and often assumed to need no explanation,

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As seen in the video "Find Families," 20% of the minor age group population will not experience family life. (True or False)

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True

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Sarah's story in the video, "Same Sex Marriages and Children," clearly depicts that same sex parenting is inconsistent with positive parenting outcomes. (True or False)

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False

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A large study of college students found that the majority reported hooking up ___ times.

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3 or fewer

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According to research by the dating site OK Cupid, reported in Cohen's book, what can we learn about dating compatibility from people's astrological signs?

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nothing

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Aisha dated Robert for five years in her mid-twenties. They discussed marriage, but Aisha's parents did not approve because Robert did not share their religion and culture. The couple broke up and Aisha ended up marrying a man with a similar cultural, religious, and economic background. This is an example of...

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endogamy

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An examination of physical traits that are commonly viewed as attractive in modern society seems to indicate that __________, rather than __________, play(s) a significant role in influencing mate selection.

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cultural norms; reproductive fitness

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Angela, who identifies as heterosexual, has been encouraged to invite her boyfriend to family events, and her parents were happy to pay for her prom dress. Niki, who identifies as lesbian, is unable to bring a possible romantic interest to a family dinner or to attend her high school prom with her girlfriend. This is in part a result of the __________, which makes it difficult for lesbians and gays to pursue romantic relationships.

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social stigma

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Contemporary courtship in the form of dating...

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supports a marketplace that sells single people clothes, cosmetics, meals, movies, dating advice and more

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In sociology, what are social scripts?

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commonly understood patterns of interaction used in familiar situations

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In the mid-1950s if a college woman went on multiple dates each week and dated five different men in a month, she was viewed as ...

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following the norm

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People of similar racial-ethnic backgrounds and social classes tend to have more contact with one another in part because they are likely to live in the same neighborhood and attend the same schools. These shared experiences may also lead them to pair up in romantic relationships. This is an example of the principle of..

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homophily

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Racially segregated proms are possible because...

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some public schools choose not to hold official proms, thereby tacitly supporting racially segregated private proms.

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Rosa finds high heels uncomfortable and does not like the way they limit her mobility, yet she wears them because she does not feel that she has a choice at work and she thinks they make her attractive when she is out socializing. This is an example of..

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gender socialization and inequality

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The common assumption that if a man and a woman kiss on a first date the man will initiate is an example of ...

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a social script

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The official recognition of romantic relationships reflects the intersections of the social institutions of the state and family. Such legal and political processes make family forms..

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a matter of public debate and personal preference

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The population of single people looking for relationships is...

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older and more diverse than in the past

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Utilitarian love refers to...

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the practical, rational dedication to another person based on shared understandings and emotional commitment.

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What does endogamy mean?

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marrying people in the same group

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As seen in the video "Sperm donor X," women over the age of 40 lose fertility by 1% every month. (True or False)

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True

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As seen in the video, "Sperm donor X," receiving sperms from sperm bank to get pregnant means incorporating mechanisms of genetic engineering to construct social identity. (True or False)

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True

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According to the video, "Marital status," experiences of widowhood resonates with social sympathy (True or False)

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False

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As seen in the video "Marital status," among windows, social script of memory driven love defines their marital significance. (True or False)

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True

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A woman choosing to delay marriage longer than her mother did because she is able to support herself financially is an example of how ___ can contribute to declining marriage rates.

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economics

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According to the textbook, the marriage of Barack and Michelle Obama, two Havard-educated lawyers, illustrates the role ____ plays in choosing a marriage partner.

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socialization

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Asian-American women are twice as likely to marry non-Asians as are Asian men. This creates an intermarriage imbalance, which results in Asian-American men being less likely to get married at a young age. This is an example of __________ impacting marriage choices.

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demography

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How does the textbook suggest we can reconcile the paradox that while we still value the ideal of marriage as a lifelong commitment, contemporary culture is defined by individualism?

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Marriage can be understood as the result of a social expectation that we as individuals must make choices and find success in love.

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Juanita and La'Mon, who are both divorced, are a cohabitating couple with two teenage children, one from each of their respective previous marriages. If someone were to ask them why they choose to cohabitate rather than marry, they would be most likely to say...

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they see cohabitation as a long-term and less risky substitute for marriage.

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One major illustration of the modern changes seen in marriage patters is that ____ has now become an expected stage in relationships for the majority of couples.

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cohabitation

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Research shows that in regard to happiness, married people are generally happier than unmarried people. One likely reason for this is that ...

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happier people may be more attractive marriage partners

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Researchers have found that within the last few decades, those with less education are increasingly delaying their first marriage due to _____.

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Increased economic insecurity

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Social and cultural changes have brought about more __________, which some argue has weakened marriage ties; however, researchers suggest that the relationships that do survive are emotionally stronger.

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Individualism

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The decline of religious endogamy has mostly been the result of changes in ...

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the marrying behavior of liberal and moderate Protestants

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The paradox regarding economics and marriage is illustrated by the fact that ...

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while there has been a decline in the economic need for marriage, those with higher incomes are now more likely to marry than those with lower incomes.

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The term wedding industrial complex refers to the...

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high cost and large number of components of a modern-day wedding

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The two assumptions required for Gary Becker's marriage market concept are that marriages must be _____ and there must be _____ for spouses.

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Voluntary; competition

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Which of the following is the reason for lower rates of marriage among African Americans?

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Black men have problems becoming employed due to a shrinking manufacturing industry

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Which of the following is an example of endogamy? A. A man who marries someone who makes less money than he does B. A woman who remarried after a divorce C. A man who marries someone of the same sex where this is legally recognized D. A woman who marries someone in her racial group

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D. A woman who marries someone in her racial group

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Which of the following would be an example of a demographic change that is thought to be related to the decline in the marriage rate? A. Society as a whole becoming more individualistic B. Women becoming more financially independent from men C. High rates of incarceration among Black men D. Passage of marriage laws that ban same-sex marriage.

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C. High rates of incarceration among Black men

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As seen in the video entitle "Wedding advice" Chris Ingraham provides example of wedding gown to support which of her ideas? A. Marriage is money market B. Marriage is labor exploitation C. Marriage is gendered D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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The overarching idea advanced by the video entitle "Wedding advice" is that institution of marriage embodies happiness is controversial (True or False)

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True

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The overarching message the video entitled "Between the two worlds" extends is that individualism vs. collectivism influences advancement or decline in posterity. (True or False)

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True

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All the female respondents in the video entitled "Between the two worlds" supported young Jews women to prioritize making babies early on as a way to achieve women empowerment rather than feeding into radical politics. (True or False)

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False

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As described by sociologist Viviana Zelizer, the transformation of American childhood during modern times can be understood as children losing their ____ value and instead achieving a newfound ____.

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economic; emotional

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If a country has a total fertility rate of more than 2.1, the population will usually ______, but if the total fertility rate is lower than 2.1, the population will instead ____.

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grow; shrink

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In part because of the legal, technological, and financial burdens they must overcome, gay and lesbian parents..

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tend to devote larger-than-average amounts of time and energy to their children

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Kayla decides to leave her lucrative job as a financial analyst in order to have and raise a second child. The income she will be giving up in order to raise her child can be referred to as ...

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an opportunity cost

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One skill or resource that parents provide (or try to provide) for their children is ____, which helps prepare them for future social situations so that they will feel less confusion and stress.

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socialization

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Public opinion regarding spanking children can be understood as being shaped by both traditional beliefs as well as ____, which are influenced by the advice of experts such as doctors, teachers, and social scientists.

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contemporary attitudes

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Rashad and Amaya are bother young children who live with their mother. Recently, due to the financial strain of single-parenthood, all three of them moved in with a grandparent. This change is referred to as ______ and can often add stress to child development, even when their situation changes for the better.

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a family transition

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Sarah and Dean are a young unmarried couple with two children They are part of the observed nationwide increase in unmarried parents that has been occurring since the 1990s. Sarah and Dean are also __________ to be poor compared to __________.

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more likely; most other married parents

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sociologists Sharon Hays considers the rise of ideology of intensive motherhood and the pressure it puts on women to be ironic because ...

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these days most women have less time available to them to perform this intensive motherhood.

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The increase in women's employment and the increased diversity of family structures changed the cultural view of fathers from the __________ to the __________ ideal, which emphasizes providing both material support and emotional bonding.

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male provider; involved father

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The purpose of the Hague Adoption Convention was to ensure that adoptive families are ...

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first searched for in child's home country

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Which group(s) of women are more likely to have unintended pregnancies as well as abortions? Choose all that apply. A. single women B. married women C. low-income women D. Black women

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Single women, low-income women and black women

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Which of the following best explains the reason behind the passion of the childfree movement? A. an increased incidence of miscarriages and fertility problems Correct Response B. a backlash against the culture of intensive parenting C. cultural changes that have devalued parenthood D. religious beliefs that emphasize reduced fertility

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B. A backlash against the culture of intensive parenting

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While adoptions have become more open in the last 50 years, they have also become much more uncommon. This can be understood as a result of the __________. Choose all that apply. A. growing availability of fertility treatments B. legality of abortion C. declining stigma associated with unmarried motherhood D. growing availability of birth control

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All

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While the use of mobile phones and other technological gadgets can clearly enhance children's ability to communicate freely and express themselves, the tracking devices on smart phones also provide parents with a tool to __________ their children, which is another new trend in modern parenting.

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constrain

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In the video titled "Same-sex couples raising children," Dr. Annato states that it would be considered a double-standard to think that medical science interferes with procreation among same-sex couples. (True or False)

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True

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The video titled "Children and expenses," states that government spending for children applies to all of the followings, EXCEPT: A. For education B. For playground and product safety inspection C. For child care by families D. For medical care

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C. For child care by families

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According to the video "Children and expenses," parents income has zero correlation with children's resources. (True or False)

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False

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As seen in the video titled "Same-sex couples raising children," the author of the book "Coming out Straight" supports that homo-sexuality compared to hetero-sexuality is equally capable of protecting procreation. (True or False)

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False

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As seen in the video title "Same sex couples raising children," Alma wants to undergo the process of procreation before her partner to become parent. (True or False)

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False

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