Why Did Lareau Choose the Two Families Described in the Reading

question 7

Multiple Choice

Why did Lareau choose the two families described in the reading for this comparison?

• A) Lareau wanted to focus only on White families in order to emphasize the impact of class.
• B) Less is known about the lives of White lower-class families and Lareau wanted to compare a Black middle-class family to a White lower-class family.
• C) Lareau wanted to compare the parenting style of a White middle-class family and a Black lower-class family.
• D) There are few studies examining the lives of Black middle-class families and Lareau wanted to focus on the impact of class rather than race.

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