Family Diversity Quiz

How does social class affect family structure?

• It affects roles, parenting styles, support networks, and resources.

• It only affects financial resources.

• It has no impact on family dynamics.

• It only influences educational opportunities.

What is a characteristic of a Symmetrical Family according to Wilmott & Young?

• Emotional closeness across distance

• Equal roles, joint decisions

• Both partners work; impacts routines

• Different norms in working vs. middle class families

What is a key feature of a Dual Earner Family?

• Emotional closeness across distance

• Equal roles, joint decisions

• Both partners work; impacts routines

• Different norms in working vs. middle class families

What social class diversity refer to in family structures?

• Equal roles, joint decisions

• Emotional closeness across distance

• Both partners work; impacts routines

• Different norms in working vs. middle class families

What did Charles' Swansea Study (2005) explore?

• Economic growth in Welsh cities

• Kinship ties in Welsh working-class families

• Educational systems in Wales

• Political structures in Welsh communities

According to Charles' Swansea Study, what do working-class families often rely on?

• Government support

• Extended family support

• Community organizations

• Private institutions

According to Chester (1985), what remains the most common family form despite increasing family forms?

• Extended family

• Nuclear family

• Single-parent family

• Blended family

According to Hendrick (1997), how does social class impact family development?

• Through technological access

• By influencing available resources

• By determining family size

• Through cultural traditions

What did Hendrick (1997) find about working-class childhoods?

• Focused on leisure and exploration

• Emphasized education over work

• Entered the workforce early

• Benefited from abundant resources

How did middle-class childhoods differ according to Hendrick (1997)?

• Focused on early workforce entry

• Emphasized responsibility over play

• Benefited from resources for development

• Lacked educational opportunities