Sociology of Families Exam #3

How do children impact the likelihood of divorce?

Children generally reduce the likelihood of divorce

Researchers estimate the lifetime economic cost associated with IPV-related injuries, lost productivity, and other factors is at

$3.6 trillion

Globally, about _____ of all murders of women are committed by intimate partners.

38%

People who marry before age 20 are _______ to divorce within 10 years compared to those who marry after age 25.

Over twice as likely

What is concerted cultivation?

a parenting style where parents actively enrich their children's development by engaging them in various structured activities and fostering their talents.

In the U.S., nearly ___ women are murdered daily by intimate partners.

4

Divorce is more likely when couples:

Spend little time together, frequently disagree, and have heated arguments

What contributed to the development of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)?

Global rise in neoliberal policy

When divorce becomes easier and cheaper, what happens to IPV rates?

IPV rates decrease because individuals can leave violent relationships

When was marital rape made illegal in all 50 states?

1993

Research finds that parents from _______ backgrounds value education highly.

All class and income

Elder abuse leads to ~$______ in losses each year in the U.S.

28.3 billion

School choice:

Amplifies schooling inequalities by disproportionately benefitting educated, wealthy families.

Corporal punishment

______________ the use of physical force intended to cause pain (but not injury) as a means of correcting behavior.

Corporal punishment is associated with:

Worse cognitive development

Why has the U.S. neglected to ratify the CRC?

It may undermine parental authority

In 2024, the number of births ______ from 2023.

Increased 1%

Older newlyweds tend to be:

More emotionally mature, more financially stable, and better educated

What is one reason people cite for not having children?

High maternal mortality rates

About ___% of children ages 9-12 watch family vlogs regularly.

68

Which statement about children and divorce is true?

Children from high-conflict marriages have similar or worse outcomes than children from divorced families.

Rising women's employment is responsible for a large part of rising divorce rates.

FALSE

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) includes physical, emotional, sexual, and psychological abuse, but not coercive control.

FALSE

Birth rates for women between the ages of 35 and 45 decreased last year.

FALSE

Adult children are the most common perpetrators of elder abuse.

TRUE

The birthrate in 2024 was the lowest in decades.

FALSE

The U.S. has not ratified the CRC, which outlines the rights of children and promotes the welfare and protection of children.

TRUE

Child marriage remains legal in most U.S. states.

TRUE

Many negative outcomes attributed to divorce are actually linked to factors that cause divorce.

TRUE

Several U.S. states have restrictions on corporal punishment by parents/guardians.

FALSE

Neuroimaging shows that children who have been spanked have experience effects that resemble those of children who have been overtly abused.

TRUE

Cohabitating before marriage is correlated with higher divorce risk because these couples tend to take relationships less seriously.

FALSE

About _______ of marriages begin with cohabitation.

70%

When women have economic independence, they are more able to leave unhappy marriages.

Independence Effect

The Baby Bonus

Would give cash to mothers after childbirth.

There were _____ births in 2024.

3.6 million

The CRC

A landmark treaty adopted by the United Nations in 1989 and is the most widely accepted human rights treaty in history.

The U.S. fertility rate was ___ in 2024.

1.6

Dual incomes can make marriage more financially stable and reduce stress, decreasing divorce risk.

Income Effect

____ of U.S. children experience parental separation or divorce before age 15

40