Exam2: Diversity

Question 1

the concept applied to never married people only

Answer 1

single

Question 2

often faced personal restrictions, unmarried women or men seen as defective/incomplete, stale maids, ancient maids, marriage strongly valued by society and connected w/ religion, marriage as necessity and singlehood as unacceptable alternative

Answer 2

Singlehood in Early America

Question 3

referred to women not married by age twenty

Answer 3

stale maid

Question 4

referred to women not married by 25 yrs old

Answer 4

ancient maid

Question 5

11% of women represented as single (historical increase), in 1890 15%women and 27%men 30-34yrs old, in 1940 15% and 21%, 1970 dropped 6% and 9%, 2009 increase 26.3%women and 34.9% men, industrialization allowing financial independence responsible for increase, American Revolution also responsible for increase, attitude toward single begins to change

Answer 5

Singlehood in 19th and early 20th century

Question 6

marriage as most common but significant number of those choosing to stay single for parts or all of their lives, most who eventually marry do so by mid-30s, as age increases proportion of never been married declines, %never married men > women, African and Latinos higher rates of singlehood

Answer 6

Singlehood Today

Question 7

negative factors in a current situation

Answer 7

pushes

Question 8

attractions to a potential situation

Answer 8

pulls

Question 9

type of single, currently unmarried and not seeking mates, open to possibility of marriage someday, perhaps after completing education or establish career

Answer 9

voluntary temporary singles

Question 10

type of single, chooses to remain single and plans to do so permanently. ex: priests and nuns

Answer 10

voluntary stable singles

Question 11

type of single, wants to marry and actively seeking mates

Answer 11

involuntary temporary singles

Question 12

type of single, desire marriage but have not yet found a mate, tend to be older, have more or less accepted probability of remaining single for life

Answer 12

involuntary stable singles

Question 13

personal freedom, financial independence, privacy, greater opportunities to pursue (career and activities), more time to develop variety of friendships (including sexual relationships)

Answer 13

advantages of singlehood

Question 14

the negative stereotype and discrimination faced by singles, one of the MAJOR disadvantages to not being married

Answer 14

singlism

Question 15

viewed more negatively than married ppl; assumed to be immature, maladjusted, and self-centered; loneliness, lack of companionship, exclusion from & uncomfortable @ couples’ events, not having children, and social disapproval of lifestyle

Answer 15

disadvantages of singlehood

Question 16

one of two stereotypical groups, the partygoer who is carefree, uncommitted, sexually adventuresome, and the subject of envy by married friends

Answer 16

swinging single

Question 17

one of two stereotypical groups, the unhappy, frustrated, depressed single who lives alone & survives on TV dinners, a fate few ppl would envy

Answer 17

lonely loser

Question 18

1) Supportive
2) Passive
3) Activists
4) Individualistic
5) Social
6) Professional

Answer 18

Six Single Lifestyle Patterns

Question 19

these singles spend much of their time helping and supporting others and have careers in the teaching and nursing professions

Answer 19

supportive

Question 20

these singles spend much of their time alone, have low levels of social participation and more negative outlooks on life, and show little initiative in shaping their lives

Answer 20

passive

Question 21

these singles center their lives around political or community involvement, derive a great deal of satisfaction from working for social causes

Answer 21

activists

Question 22

these singles strive for autonomy and self-growth; see their independence, freedom, and privacy as an environment in which to grow and develop as a whole person; they enjoy reading, hobbies, and other solitary pursuits

Answer 22

individualistic

Question 23

these singles have extensive personal relationships and spend little time alone; friends and social activities have a high priority in their lives; they are deeply involved in hobbies, organizations, and family activities

Answer 23

social

Question 24

these singles organize their lives around work and identify w/ their occupational roles; most of their time and energy is spent on their careers

Answer 24

professional