Sociology of Families - ch.4

__________ are women with young children who choose jobs with enough flexibility to accommodate family needs.

coper

A phenomenon in which many men who enter female-dominated professions receive higher wages and faster promotions is referred to as the __________.

glass esculator

In the __________ arrangement, a spouse participates in the other's career behind the scenes, without pay or direct recognition.

two person, single career

Which of the following is a common problem faced by dual-earner families?

role overload

Carrie works as a part-time waitress at a restaurant and receives less than minimum wage. She does not have a regular work schedule and is only called in when a waitress does not turn up. Her total annual salary falls below the official poverty line. In this scenario, Carrie can be classified as part of the __________.

working poor

Which of the following best describes occupational sex segregation?

process of channeling men and women in different jobs

CL Corp., an automobile manufacturing firm, announces it will be closing its home office in Detroit and opening three manufacturing centers across India. The company has decided to take advantage of the lower labor and investment costs in India. This scenario is an example of __________.

offshoring

Which of the following is a primary reason why women are increasingly working outside the home?

Women experience personal satisfaction from being employed.

Which of the following statements best describes the benefits of labor unions in the U.S.?

The formation of labor unions has helped in providing greater workplace safety to employees.

Even when stay-at-home dads say that it's one of the most rewarding experiences they've had, they often feel stigmatized and emasculated by not being employed outside the home. Which of the following best explains this problem?

Much of men's identity comes from being a good provider.