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become much more flexible
As families become less traditional, the legal definition of a family has
that can be an alternative to marriage
Cohabitation has emerged as a lifestyle
important
Compared to 50 years ago, marriage is not as ______ to Americans.
economic trends and cultural changes
Family change is attributed to which of the following influences?
there are many definitions given for "family"
From interviews and observations, the authors reveal that
with respect to employee benefit packages
Many employers have redefined family
80
Same-sex couple households increased by _____ percent between 2000 and 2010
family decline
Scholars and advocates with a _______ perspective point to what they see as a negative cultural change accentuated by excessive individualism and self-indulgence
true
T/F: According to the text, married life is far more complex and difficult than the traditional image commonly portrayed
true
T/F: As families have become less rigidly structured, people have made fewer choices "once and for all"
true
T/F: Conscious decisions are made by carefully weighing options
false
T/F: Only 50 percent of Americans approve of black-white marriages
true
T/F: People have been postponing marriage in recent years
true
T/F: Who we are and our personal decisions and attitudes are a product of our environment.
true
T/F: the most common household type today is tat of married couples without children
household
The Census Bureau uses which of the following terms to describe a person or group of people residing together?
"an adaptable institution"
Those with a "family change" perspective view the family as ______
blood, marriage, or adoption
Traditionally, both law and social science specified that the family consisted of people related by
meeting sexual desires
Which of the following is NOT listed by your text as a major family function
two or more persons sharing a household and who are related by blood, marriage, or adoption
the U.S. Bureau defines a family as
