The Demands That Poverty Makes on Many African American Families

Multiple Choice

The demands that poverty makes on many African American families may be related to unique family structures and socialization goals that are adaptive and help them to cope.Which of the following is an example of one of these adaptive factors found more frequently in African American families?

A) Extended families
B) Multiple jobs held by one family member
C) Public assistance
D) Being a single mother with older children who look after their younger siblings