When Yolanda Thought About the Future, She Planned to Get

question 41

Multiple Choice

When Yolanda thought about the future, she planned to get her first job at 22, be married by 24, and have her first child at 27, just like her older brother did. Yolanda has a well-defined __________.

• A) split dream
• B) social clock
• C) "feminine" dream
• D) life structure

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Definitions:

Mid 19th Century

A period roughly spanning the 1830s to the 1860s, marked by significant social, economic, and political changes globally, including the Industrial Revolution and American Civil War.

American Gold

Wealth or resources generated from the Americas, often referring to the gold found by European explorers and colonizers during the exploration and colonization period.

Civil Disturbances

Acts of disorder or conflict that involve group violence or the potential for such violence and disrupt normal societal functions.

Economic Hardships

Situations where individuals or communities face financial stress and difficulties, often due to economic downturns, unemployment, or inflation.