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A persons emotional, physical, and sexual attraction to other people and the expression of that attraction
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what is sexual orientation?
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a persons own sense of identity as a man, woman or a combination of both or neither.
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what is gender identity?
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ones gender identity
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is the wan a person presents themselves to the world or is socially perceived is what?
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yes
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can ones personal gender identity not match his/her biological sex?
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a person who has a gender identity not typically associated with their physical sex.
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what is a transgender person?
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a person who actively works to eliminate the oppression and marginalization of LGBT people
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what is an ally?
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the process through which individuals accept and acknowledge their sexual orientation and gender identity.
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what is coming out?
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no its a life long, ongoing process
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is coming out a one-time deal?
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desiring to or living in another ender without medically altering body "cross dressing"
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transgendered people are what?
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living in another gender by some medical treatments to alter body
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what is a transsexual person?
chaz bono |
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an individual in the process of defining sexual orientation
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what is questioning?
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young people
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which age group is most likely to support same-sex marriages
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YES! not a choice
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are you born gay?
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genetic markers, hormones, brain scans
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what are the possible reasons for being LGBT?
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no, only gives messages regarding acceptance of sexual orientations
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does a family influence ones sexual orientation?
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gay teenagers
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who has the highest rate of teen suicides?
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threats, humiliation, family and friendships, religion, political beliefs, work place, race and ethnicity
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what effects someon coming out?
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more support and easier bullying
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how has the internet hurt/helped LGBT people
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lesbian girls
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who has the highest rate of teen pregnancies?
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limits the amount of support that sexual minorities have available which may cause isolation and interpersonal conflict
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what is closeting?
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no
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are there main differneces btw kids of homosexual parents and heterosexual?
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no they have many of the same stats
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do heterosexual and homosexual relationships drastically differ?
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lesbian couples
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what type of couples have the highest quality?
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8.8 million
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how many LGBT people are there in teh US
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39%
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how many LG households have adopted children?
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depression, anxiety, alcohol/drug misuse, school drop out, pregnancy, HIV
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what are common effects of being LGBT
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78%
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what % of LGBT had wished they were dead inorder to get away
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an ideological system that denies, denigrates, and stigmatizes any nonheterosexual community
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what is heterosexism
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the irrational hatre, intolerance, and fear of lesbian, gay and bisexual people
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what is homophobia?
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fear and hatred of bisexuality?
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what is biphobia?f
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fear of and hatred for transgender persons
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what is transphobia
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65%
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what percent of LGB people experience homophobic bullying
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1/2
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what percentage of teachers dont acknowledge homophobic language when they hear it
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sexual prejudice
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what refers to all negative attitudes based on sexual orientation, whether the target is homosexual, bisexual or heterosexual
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pursuing education, preparing for a job, spending more time on other activities
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why are more people delaying marriage?
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when you were married
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in the 17th and 18th century when were you considered a member of society?
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if completed education and find an enjoyable work
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what 2 things happening first lead to marriage more likely to work?
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true
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T/F research shows that young people wold be somewhat bothered if they were never married
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women
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which gender is more worried about never marrying and put more value on marriage and parenthood?
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people with divorce in their families
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which type of families show more positive feelings about remaining single?
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marriage as no sex, lots of work, a burden: NOT TRUE
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how does the media portray marriage?
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increases economic and emotional independence
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what are positive aspects about singlehood?
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9 of 10
singlehood is temporary |
how many people get married in the US?
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economically secure, greater participation in the labor force
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what are typical features of single women?
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open to marriage but place lower priority on searching for mates. includes cohabiting couples
(miranda sex and city)- chose to be single temporarily |
what are voluntary temporary singles?
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people who are not married and are satisfied with that. Includes never married and previously married
(samantha sex and city) |
what are voluntary stable singles?
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those who would like to be married and are actively seeking mates. Includes widowed, divorced and never married.
(carrie) |
what are involuntary temporary singles?
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primarily older divorced, widowed, and never married people who wanted to marry or remarry but did not find a mate and now accept singlehood
gay/lesbian nerds |
what are involuntary stable singles?
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ambivalence, wishful, resolved, regretful
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what are the 4 types of never marrieds?
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3%
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what percent of people 65+ have never married?
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single men: mature and distinguished
single women: over the hill |
what is the differences btw older single men and older single women?
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waiting for "true love", being independent, close friendships are more important, fear divorce, not necessarily needed for kids (KK), lower health or attractiveness
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MICRO reasons for single hood??
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40%
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what % of children grow up in a cohabiting household?
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war, technology, social mvmts
economic factors, gender roles social class, nonmarital childbearing, residence |
what are some MACRO reasons for singlehood?
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unstable or undependable
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how did employers used to view singles?
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transfer to new locations, no outside commitments
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how do employers see singles now?
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women with PHD's and 1st born girls, only child, career driven people
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who is most likely to remain single?
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decreased likelhood of remarriage
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with the increasment of divorce what is another side effect?
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no, their happy but not happier
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is it true that single people are more happy than married?
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two unrelated adults of opposite sex sharing the same living quarters
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what is cohabitation?
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age and parents marital status
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what is cohabitation associated with?
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50%
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what % of people in their 20s and 30s cohabit?
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1.3 years (engagement)
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what is the average length of cohabitation?
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they have a higher, healthier sex life
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what are the the pros that those who restrain from sex before marriage have?
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10-30%
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what % of cohabitors never plan to marry?
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TRUE
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40% of cohabiting couples have children T/F
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yes, 3 times higher
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are rates of depression higher in cohabitating women?
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in cohabitating couples
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assault is 62 times more likely in which type of couple?
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more violent,
more likley for adultery, alcohol, drugs more depressed |
cohabitators are more likely to have what characterisitcs?
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married
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which type of couple is the most financially stable?
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long term social changes,
cultural shifts, economy |
why is cohabiting so common?
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those who cohabitate without the intention of marrying
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which type of couple is most likely to get a divorce?
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need to be loved, fear of being alone
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what is the characteristics of a "linus blanket relationship"
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attempt to prove freedom from others, poor communication/ conflict resolution skills
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what are the characteristics of emancipation relationships?
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splitting of expenses 50/50, females generally contribute 0% of income, convenient for male involved
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what are the characteristics of a convenience relationship?
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commitment to relationship, practice marriage to test compatibility
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what is the characteristics of a testing relationship?
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lower SES, multiple changes in family structure
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what are the 2 main concerns of the affect of cohabitation on children?
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true
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T/F a majority of young people find it a good idea to live with a person before marriage?
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5.5 million
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how many household are comprised of cohabiting couples?
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anit-marriage, avoidance of divorce, fear commitment, test compatibility, independence, stability, financial, rebellion
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what are the main reasons to cohabit?
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lower levels of happiness, sexual enjoyment and well being
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what do cohabiting couples usually score lower in in regards to married couples?
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yes, nine times more likely to split up
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are cohabiters more likely to split then married?
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60%
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what % of cohabiters are hs drop outs?
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false, 60-75%
80-85% |
40-50% of first marriages are preceded by cohabitation?
second marriages? |
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false 27% have never married
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T/F more than 50% of the pop has never married?
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healthier lifestyle, longer life, satisfying sexual relationship, better for kids
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what are the benefits of marriage?
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independent and mature partners, love self AND partner, enjoy alone time, establish career, partners know themselves, assertive communication patterns, law of enlightened self interest
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components of a successful marriage
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individual to couple, family of origin to couple, idealistic beliefs
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what are some problems newlyweds face?
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sacrifice and forgiveness
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what are two important roes in a marriage?
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high agreement, high mutual satisfaction, neither cinsidered divorce, more educated
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what are signs of a vitalized marriage
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moderate agreement, high satisfaction, women worked full time, fewest kids
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what are signs of a harmonious marriage?
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mixed agreement, low communication, high mutual satisfaction, more kids- mom not full time employee
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what is a traditional marriage?
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low agreement, mutual DISsatisfaction, consider divorce
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what are characteristics of a conflicted marriage?
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high disagreement, mutual dissatisfaction, divorce, short courtship b4 marriage
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devitalized marriage characteristics?
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yes, by 84%
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does having children reduce marital satisfaction?
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know myths
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parenting, cohabiting etc
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their parents, most techniques are passed down from parents to children
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where do most parents learn their parenting skills>
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children appreciate parents, single parent families= problematic, empty nests are lonely
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what are the conventional beliefs/myths of parenting?
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false, teen parents
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T/F are all parents adults
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Generation Me
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what generation am i in (1982-now)
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strong leadership, concern for community, structure, fair play, diversity
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what are the values of generation me?
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treu
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T/F when you were born has more influence on your personality than the family that raised you
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1883-1900
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the lost generation years?
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1901-1924
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what are the years associated with the GI generation
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1925-1942
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what are the years associated with the silent generation?
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1943-1960
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what are the associated with the boom generation?
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1961-1981
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what are the years associated with Generation X?
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respect, loyalty, experience
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what are the traditional generational values?
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standing out, recognition
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what are the characterisitcs of the boomer generation?
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flexibility, honesty, feedback, work-life balance
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what are the characterisitics of Gen X?
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everyone should have high self-esteem
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what does generation x believe about slef-esteem?
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self-centerdness and narcissism
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what do school self-esteem programs implement?
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above average or in the highest 10%
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in 2004, 70% of college freshman believed their academic ability was ...?
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the ability to persevere and keep going
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what is self- control?
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laziness
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self esteem without a basis encourages what?
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parents now want to love and guide their children as trusted friend instead of discipling
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how has parenting changed through the decades?
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expectations; high and reality: NO CHANGE
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what is the difference between expectations and reality for americans?
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manners, honesty, and consideration
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what 3 traits have all declined in generation Me?
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false- it teaches us to value the wrong things
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the media teaches us what to value in life
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inc rates of cheating, more tolerance/ open mind, looks/ physical appearance, materialistic, less concern for others
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what are some characteristics of narcissists?
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10/20%
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what % of todays youth is narcissistic?
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set of character traits concerned with self-admiration, self-centerdness, and self-regard
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what is the def of narcissism?
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democratic, authoritarian, permissive, rejecting, uninvolved
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what are the 5 parenting styles?
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clear rules and expectations, discussion with kids, emotionally mature/ happy kids, energetic-friendly, consistency
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what are characteristics of democratic parenting styles?
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rigid rules and expectations, strict enforcement, difficult for adolescents (break rules), conflicted-irritable children
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authoritarian parenting characteristics?
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childs preferences dominate, limited rules, impulsive-aggressive children, rebellious, domineering
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permissive parenting?
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limited attention to kid, few expectations, children are immature and psycholgical probs- dont feel loved
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rejecting parenting?
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ignore child, child's preferences are fine as long as they interfere with adult, solitary, withdrawn kids
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uninvolved parenting?
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democratic parents
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what type of parenting has these behaviors?:
self reliant, cheerful, achievement |
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authoritarian
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what sort of parenting are involved with these behaviors?:
conflicted, irritable, unhappy, unstable |
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permissive
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what parenting is associated with:
impulsive, rebellious, underachieving |
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rejecting
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what parenting style is associated with:
immature, psychologically challenged kids |
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uninvolved
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what type of parenting is associated with:
solitary, withdrawn, underachieving kids |
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6 people- all us citizens
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50% of the worlds wealth is held in how many hands?
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hispanic/ latino
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which is the largest ethnic group in the us?
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when the minority is more the 50% of population
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what is majority-minority?
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shared beliefs, values, aDn attitudes of a group of people
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what is cultural identity?
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geographic origin of a minority group within a country or culture
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what is ethnic identity?
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set of people who embrace core beliefs, behaviors, values, and norms
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what is a cultural group?
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the assumption htat one's own culture is the standard by which to judge other cultures
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what is ethnocentrism?
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no it is slang and is socially constructed
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is 'Race' a real-legitimate thing
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1. any attitude or action whether intentional or unintentional, conscious or unconscious, which subordinates a person or group bc of their color
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what is the 1st form of racism?
individual racism: |
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2. any institutional policies, practices and structures in gov, businesses, unions, schools, churches, courts and law enforcement entities by which decisions are made as to unfairly subordinate persons of color while allowing other groups to profit from such actions
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what is the 2nd form of racism:
institutional racism |
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housing patterns, segregated schools, discriminatory employment, racial profiling etc
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what are examples of institutional racism
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3. individual and institutional expression of the superiority of one group's cultural heritage over another (arts, crafts, language, traditions, beliefs and values)
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what is the 3rd form of racism?
cultural racism |
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consciously expressed via racial hatred and overt hostility
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what is traditional racism
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traditional racism
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what type of racism receives the greatest share of news media attention?
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often subtle, and unintentional, unconscious.
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what is the modern or aversive racism
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racism is more frequent and intense as person of color moves up the social hierarchy
obama |
what is another trait of modern racism involving strong backlash (obama)?
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no it is more a failure to help rather than hurt
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is modern racism focused on hurting others?
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yes
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is choosing to ignore racism also considered racism?
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awareness, knowledge, and skills
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what are the 3 components of sultural competence?
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the intermeshing of cultural traits and values with those of the dominant culture
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what is acculturation?
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adopting the cultural traits and values of the dominant culture
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what is assimilation?
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process in which an eithnic group isolates iteslf or is isolated within a dominant culutre
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what is segregation?
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white husbands
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who is least likely to marry outside their ethnic group
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american indians, eskimos, and aleuts
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who is most likely to marry outside their ethnic gourp?
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more exposure to white culture, more caucasians available
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why are AA more open to interracial dating than caucasians
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choosing a mate from within ones own ethnic group
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what ins endogamy?
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choosing a mate from outside a mate from outside ones own ethnic group
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what is exogamy?
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religious, cultures, discrepancy in the values, sex and sex roles,
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what is challenges for ethnically diverse marriages
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approval from parents, friends, and public
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satisfaction signficant associated with?
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24%
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how much more likely are interracial couples to get a divorce than group marriages?
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eternal factors such as family and public
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what are the primary detriment for interracial couples?
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