links to core themes

How does family diversity link to social stratification?

Certain family types are more common among specific social groups.

What is the correlation between ethnicity and family forms?

Different ethnic groups show patterns in family structures, such as lone-parent or extended families.

What is the gender pattern in lone-parent families?

Lone-parent families are far more likely to be headed by women than men.

What is the income correlation with lone-parent families?

They are more common among lower-income households than higher-income ones.