PG 95-96 Dimensions of Family Diversity MCQ

According to the passage, what is a key feature of Afro-Caribbean families in the UK?

Higher rates of marriage
Higher rates of single parenthood (correct)
Lower rates of single parenthood
Higher rates of three-generation families living together

What does the passage say is a reason for the high rates of single parenthood among Afro-Caribbean families in the UK?

Preference for 'modern individualism' and emphasis on individual choice (correct)
Lack of government support for two-parent households
Lack of access to education and employment
Cultural practices from the West Indies

How do the living arrangements of Afro-Caribbean fathers in the UK differ from those of other ethnic groups?

Afro-Caribbean fathers are more likely to have financial but not residential responsibilities (correct)
Afro-Caribbean fathers are more likely to have 'visiting partner' arrangements
Afro-Caribbean fathers are more likely to live with their children
Afro-Caribbean fathers are more likely to live with the maternal grandmother

What is a key difference between Afro-Caribbean and South Asian families in the UK according to the passage?

South Asian families have higher rates of marriage (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage say about the living arrangements of South Asian families in the UK?

South Asian families are more likely to live in three-generation households (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best summarizes a key difference between Afro-Caribbean and South Asian families in the UK according to the passage?

Afro-Caribbean families have higher rates of single parenthood, while South Asian families have higher rates of marriage (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for organizational diversity within families?

Different patterns of work within and outside the home (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about single (never married) parents is NOT true according to the text?

They have higher average incomes than two-parent families of the same class (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about beanpole family structures is true?

They are more common in working-class families (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the age at which working-class mothers have their first child compared to middle-class mothers?

Working-class mothers have their first child at a younger age on average (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of working-class mothers having their first child at a younger age on average?

Four- or occasionally five-generation families are more likely to develop (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about family relationships and social class diversity?

Family relationships show high levels of class diversity (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between middle-class and working-class family relationships according to the text?

Working-class families have more joint conjugal roles. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do middle-class parents typically interact with their children compared to working-class parents?

Middle-class parents generally adopt a 'deliberate' parenting style, while working-class parents use a 'natural growth' approach. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one way in which gender inequality is expressed in middle-class families according to the text?

Middle-class men make the most important financial decisions in the household. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the relationship between religion and family structures among different ethnic groups in the UK?

Organized religion places a greater emphasis on marriage and prohibits divorce for some ethnic groups. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which ethnic group in the UK is most likely to have women working full-time throughout the period of raising a family?

Black Caribbean (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one way in which the text suggests cultural and ethnic diversity has influenced family structures in the UK?

It has led to a decline in the significance of marriage among some ethnic groups. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference in the division of labor between middle-class and working-class families?

Middle-class families have a more equal division of paid and unpaid work, while working-class families have more gender inequality. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the relationship between social class and children's experiences in institutional settings like school?

Middle-class children are better equipped to navigate institutional life due to their 'emerging sense of entitlement'. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does the text suggest migration has influenced family structures and gender roles in the UK?

Migration has contributed to greater diversity in family structures and gender roles within the UK. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best summarizes the text's discussion of gender inequality in middle-class families?

The extent of gender equality in middle-class families has been questioned and is not fully resolved. (B) Signup and view all the answers