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lidoalex

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Although families throughout society are changing as a result of macroeconomic forces, the changes are most profound among
 
  a. upper-class families, who are making more money than ever. Women and minorities have long been targets of discrimination in U.S. industries.
  b. middle-class families, who find it hard to afford college for their children. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has no legal authority to prosecute for discrimination.
  c. working-class families, who are being fired or laid off in disproportionate numbers. Charges of discrimination center on hiring policies, seniority rights, restricted job placement, limited opportunities for advancement.
  d. low-income families, although they are accustomed to hard times. The segmented labor market and capitalist patriarchy perpetuate inequalities.

Question 2

Tough economic conditions have caused couples to
 
  a. marry and have children earlier.
  b. marry earlier but delay having children.
  c. delay marriage and/or children.
  d. delay marriage but have children immediately afterward.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: c. working-class families, who are being fired or laid off in disproportionate numbers.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c. delay marriage and/or children.





 

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