Question 1

Contrary to public opinion, marital disruption is rare among African-American families.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The "Moynihan Report", like other deficit theories, attributed the social problems experienced by African- American families to

Accepted Answer

A)  economic and structural changes. 
B)  family breakdown and the "dominance" of women. 
C)  racial discrimination. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  economic and structural changes. 
B)  family breakdown and the "dominance" of women. 
C)  racial discrimination. 
D)  none of the above

Question 3

While Puerto Rico became a U.S. possession in 1899, migration to the United States increased dramatically

Accepted Answer

A)  after World War II. 
B)  after World War I. 
C)  in the last ten years. 
D)  in the last twenty years. 
A)  after World War II. 
B)  after World War I. 
C)  in the last ten years. 
D)  in the last twenty years.

Question 4

Working poor and moderate income families receive subsidies to help pay for elder care.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In terms of settlement patterns, Chinese Americans have continued to concentrate in the eastern United States and in urban areas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Much of the social science literature on African-American families

Accepted Answer

A)  emphasized the diversity of family forms. 
B)  centers on middle-class families. 
C)  is based on studies of inner city communities. 
D)  focuses on the rural poor. 
A)  emphasized the diversity of family forms. 
B)  centers on middle-class families. 
C)  is based on studies of inner city communities. 
D)  focuses on the rural poor.

Question 7

Puerto Ricans are the most economically disadvantaged of all major Latino groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Chinese Americans are by far the oldest and largest ethnic group of Asian Ancestry in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Adult children who live close to elderly parents provide the majority of elder care.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In Chinatowns or Chinese ethnoburbs, an ethnic enclave economy and a range of ethnic social and cultural institutions support the daily needs of Chinese immigrants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Findings from studies of Mexican-origin families apply to other Latino groups as well.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What factors contribute to high levels of family disruption in African-American families?

Accepted Answer

There are several factors that contribut

Contrary to public opinion, marital disruption is rare among African-American families.

The "Moynihan Report", like other deficit theories, attributed the social problems experienced by African- American families to

While Puerto Rico became a U.S. possession in 1899, migration to the United States increased dramatically

Working poor and moderate income families receive subsidies to help pay for elder care.

In terms of settlement patterns, Chinese Americans have continued to concentrate in the eastern United States and in urban areas.

Much of the social science literature on African-American families

Puerto Ricans are the most economically disadvantaged of all major Latino groups.

Chinese Americans are by far the oldest and largest ethnic group of Asian Ancestry in the United States.

Adult children who live close to elderly parents provide the majority of elder care.

In Chinatowns or Chinese ethnoburbs, an ethnic enclave economy and a range of ethnic social and cultural institutions support the daily needs of Chinese immigrants.

Findings from studies of Mexican-origin families apply to other Latino groups as well.

What factors contribute to high levels of family disruption in African-American families?

Families Past and Present

Public Debates and Private Lives

Changing Gender Roles

Sexuality and Society

Courtship and Marriage

Divorce and Remarriage

Parenthood

Growing up

Work and Family Life

Family and the Economy

Trouble in the Family

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Exam 11: Dimensions of Diversity

Contrary to public opinion, marital disruption is rare among African-American families.

The "Moynihan Report", like other deficit theories, attributed the social problems experienced by African- American families to

While Puerto Rico became a U.S. possession in 1899, migration to the United States increased dramatically

Working poor and moderate income families receive subsidies to help pay for elder care.

In terms of settlement patterns, Chinese Americans have continued to concentrate in the eastern United States and in urban areas.

Much of the social science literature on African-American families

Puerto Ricans are the most economically disadvantaged of all major Latino groups.

Chinese Americans are by far the oldest and largest ethnic group of Asian Ancestry in the United States.

Adult children who live close to elderly parents provide the majority of elder care.

In Chinatowns or Chinese ethnoburbs, an ethnic enclave economy and a range of ethnic social and cultural institutions support the daily needs of Chinese immigrants.

Findings from studies of Mexican-origin families apply to other Latino groups as well.

What factors contribute to high levels of family disruption in African-American families?

Families Past and Present

Public Debates and Private Lives

Changing Gender Roles

Sexuality and Society

Courtship and Marriage

Divorce and Remarriage

Parenthood

Growing up

Work and Family Life

Family and the Economy

Trouble in the Family

Filters