The Text Suggests That One of the Most Significant Changes

question 33

Multiple Choice

The text suggests that one of the most significant changes in the African American family in the last forty years is the

• A) increase in family income.
• B) increase in education among family members.
• C) increase in occupational prestige among males.
• D) proliferate growth of female-headed households.

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Definitions:

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock, typically with fixed dividends.

Net Income

The total earnings of a company after all expenses, including taxes and operating costs, have been deducted from total revenue.

Earnings Per Share

A financial ratio that measures the amount of a company’s profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock, indicating the company's profitability.

Common Shareholders

Individuals or entities that own common stock in a corporation, thus holding a share of the ownership and typically having voting rights.