Family Diversity
What do you call the new husband of your mom?
Step-father
What is the word for "to marry again?"
re-marry
What are 2 usual female careers?
teaching, nursing, homemaker
What percent of births to women under the age of 30 in the U.S. are to unmarried women?
more than 50%
What should you do if you don't want to be hugged?
Hold your hand out.
What do you call a child with different parents who is raised as your own?
adopted
What percent of people 18-29 do online dating?
48%
What are 2 gender-neutral careers?
doctor, lawyer
What is the average number of children in Japanese families?
1.4
What should you say if you don't want to eat more?
No, thank you - I'm full.
What do you call a family with 2 parents and children?
nuclear
In marriage, what is generally the focus in Japan and the U.S.?
Japan - children; U.S. - the parents' love relationship
What are 3 household chores?
cooking, cleaning, child-care
What is the #1 thing American parents teach their children?
being responsible
Name 3 topics that Americans enjoy discussing.
children and family, hobbies, politics, international events, religion
What percent of children live in a family that is not nuclear?
50%
What does 'chivalrous' mean?
gentlemanly
In divorce, what percent is started by the woman?
69%
Why do girls whose fathers do housework have higher-level jobs?
they see women as more equal to men
What 3 things can you do to show your thanks?
Say thank you, give a small gift, send a thank-you letter
What kind of family faces discrimination?
gay and lesbian
Name 3 reasons for online dating in the U.S.
internet growth, mobility,
What is the biggest reason women want to divorce?
gender roles (unequal)
Who wrote 'Beautiful Boy'?
John Lennon
What are 3 things you can say while you are eating?
"Everything looks delicious" "What is this called?" "How do you make this dish?" "Can you give me the recipe?"