How do Asian women differ from their Latina counterparts?

1. Higher percentage of Asian American women are single than their Latina counterparts.
2. Asian women have lower cohabitation rates than Latinas.
3. Foreign-born Asian women have higher cohabitation rates than U.S.-born Latinas.
4. Lesser percentage of Asian American women are married than their Latina counterparts.

Which of the following is a benefit of remaining single in later life?

1. Older singles do not have to worry about sex.
2. Older singles are not expected to socialize.
3. People do not have to worry about widowhood or divorce.
4. People do not have to save extra money for retirement.

Which of the following is true of the difference between men and women with regard to postponing marriage?

1. More men than women choose to live alone.
2. From a historical perspective, the present tendency to delay marriage has been the norm for women when compared to men.
3. Men’s median age at first marriage is more than that of women.
4. Women’s median age at first marriage since 1960 has decreased when compared to men.

During a debate about divorce rates, Charlie states that divorce rates are extremely high among Latin Americans. However, Simone argues otherwise and states that divorce rates are lower among most Latin communities. Which of the following is an accurate statement that strengthens Simone’s argument?

1. The concept of “familism” ensures that most people do not consider divorce as an option even under extreme circumstances.
2. Since most Hispanic workers are undocumented, most people cannot apply for legal divorces, and hence “breakups” remain under the radar.
3. The assimilation of American behaviors has contributed to rising marriage rates and falling divorce rates.
4. The Latino population is on average a younger population compared to non-Latino populations.

Marie, a 30-year-old widow, decided that she would remarry if she found her “soul mate.” Despite dating several men, she was unable to find a suitable mate. In this scenario, Marie is considered to be a(n) ________.

1. involuntary temporary single
2. voluntary temporary single
3. voluntary stable single
4. involuntary stable single

The ________ refers to a sex imbalance in the ratio of available unmarried women and men.

1. marriage opportunity index
2. sex ratio
3. selection disposition
4. marriage squeeze

Ken and Carla, an unmarried couple, have been living together for the past three years. They have made numerous decisions together such as splitting their finances, getting a dog, and buying furniture. Eventually, without making a conscious decision or commitment, the couple slide into marriage. In this scenario, the couple experiences the ________.

1. separation effect
2. cohabitation effect
3. inertia effect
4. friction effect

Which of the following is a macro-level factor that affects our decision to marry?

1. desire to be independent
2. physical or mental disability
3. technological advances in contraceptive techniques
4. waiting for a soul mate

Of all those living alone, the vast majority are ________.

1. female students
2. male students
3. older men
4. older women

Which of the following is typically a reason why many women in their middle and later years experience a marriage squeeze?

1. Men their age are looking for much younger women.
2. They are looking for much younger men to marry.
3. Men in their middle years typically prefer to remain single.
4. They are only interested in men who already married.

Which of the following is true of second-generation Asian Americans?

1. Chinese Americans are more likely to marry outside their racial communities.
2. American born Koreans have a lower divorce rate than their immigrant counterparts.
3. Japanese Americans are less likely to face a marriage squeeze.
4. Chinese Americans have the highest divorce rates in the general population.

Which of the following is a primary reason why many American women are increasingly choosing to live alone?

1. the postponement of marriage
2. the decline in education among women
3. the failure of the feminist movement in America
4. the decline in education among men

The ________, expressed as a whole number, is the proportion of men to women in a country or group.

1. marriage quotient
2. demographic slide
3. marriage opportunity index
4. sex ratio

Ronald and William wish to get married; however, they are unsure about what exactly married life entails. In order to obtain from first-hand experience, they decide to move in and live together for a period of six months. This scenario illustrates a ________.

1. substitute marriage
2. dating cohabitation
3. common-law marriage
4. trail marriage

Fathers-to-be who provide the mothers with emotional support and participate in doctors’ visits are said to have greater ________ capital.

1. pecuniary
2. social
3. financial
4. moral

Which of the following is true of “singleton” households?

1. They receive extensive financial assistance from their families.
2. They contain at least three single roommates.
3. They are clustered around urban areas.
4. They refer to the clustering of single moms in rural western states.

________ refer to singles that would like to marry and are actively seeking a mate. This group includes people who are widowed or divorced and single parents who would like to get married.

1. Involuntary temporary singles
2. Voluntary temporary singles
3. Involuntary established singles
4. Voluntary stable singles

During a debate about marriages, Marie is of the opinion that African American women are less likely to marry than their Asian counterparts. However, Joanne disagrees and argues that Asian women have equally poor marriage rates. Which of the following is an accurate statement that strengthens Marie’s argument?

1. The marriage squeeze among Asian communities is leading to several intermarriages, which has led to disproportionate marriage rates.
2. Unlike Asian American women, whose familial ties encourage them to marry first and second cousins, African American women are generally averse to marrying within their social circles.
3. Unlike their Asian counterparts, many African American women are increasingly opting to cohabit with men from other races rather than marry men from their own societies.
4. National data from the FBI show disproportionately large numbers of urban black men in their 20s and early 30s are in prison or jail or are victims of homicide.

Which of the following is true of the differences between Latinos and their African American counterparts?

1. The Latino population is on average a much older population compared to their African American counterparts.
2. Latinos are more likely to be never married than their African American counterparts.
3. Latino women are generally less likely than African American women to experience a shortage of marriageable partners.
4. Latinos have lower marriage rates than their African American counterparts.

In which type of cohabitation do partners live together to see what marriage might be like?

1. substitute marriage cohabitation
2. dating cohabitation
3. premarital cohabitation
4. trial marriage cohabitation