Which of the Following Statements Concerning Single-Parent Households Is True

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning single-parent households is true?

• A) Most single-parent households are male headed.
• B) For most single mothers,being a single mother was their first choice.
• C) There is a high correlation between births outside marriage and indicators of poverty.
• D) African American families have a low proportion of single-parent households.

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Definitions:

Labor Surplus

A situation where the supply of labor exceeds the demand for it, typically leading to higher unemployment rates.

Downsizing

The act of reducing the number of employees within a company, typically to cut costs or improve efficiency.

Natural Attrition

The reduction in workforce size through normal means, such as retirement or resignation, without the need for layoffs.

Labor Shortage

A situation where there are not enough qualified candidates to fill the available job positions within a market or industry.