It Is Typical for Immigrant Families to Live in Multigenerational

question 6

Multiple Choice

It is typical for immigrant families to live in multigenerational households when they immigrate to the United States. A household may consist of parents, their biological children, grandparents, or older aunts and uncles. They may sponsor and pay to bring over loved ones from their homeland. Both parents are likely to work for pay while the children are in school. The other relatives will also contribute to the household, either financially or by taking on tasks within the home. What type of social function best explains this cooperative arrangement?

• A) social stability
• B) descent and inheritance
• C) material aid
• D) sexual regulation

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Definitions:

Conspiracy

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