Exam 16: The Crystal Ball-predicting the Future of the Family

_________________ refers to the process whereby people gradually abandon religious beliefs and put an emphasis on self-fulfillment.

In the 1940s and 1950s,what did forecasters predict would happen by the year 2000?

List two areas in which we can expect to see more government control related to the family in Canada.

What dilemma may be posed by the need of the elderly for more care as they age?

According to the text,what has happened to the family throughout history?

What is a dependency ratio?

Many seniors,especially the younger ones,are paying much of their own way by means of private pensions,the Canada and Quebec Pension Plans,and savings.Why might this situation not continue into the future?

According to the text,what does the answer to the question "Will the family survive?" depend on?

There appears to be a basic shift occurring in Canada from a patrilineal to a matrilineal society.The term "patrilineal" means that kinship is counted through which of the following?

The ____________________ family has been considered the norm in Canadian society.

Describe recent changes in government policies regarding social services and explain their importance for families.

Briefly state how communications technology will probably affect family life.

In the past,care for dependants was provided primarily by ____________.

Immigration patterns have changed since 1967.Where do many more people now come from?

Discuss four social factors that will probably influence the future of Canadian families.

Explain the impact an aging population will have on social services.

Which of the following is a change from past marriage patterns?

Give two ways in which population aging is likely to affect family relationships.

Will the family survive? Give your opinion and provide a rationale to support your position.

Explain the effects that recent changes in family configuration will have on children.Provide examples to support the points you make.