The Text Points Out That the Social Institutions of Marriage

question 38

Multiple Choice

The text points out that the social institutions of marriage and the family have become _________________ since the 1960s.

• A) more predictable
• B) more functional
• C) less predictable
• D) less functional

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Definitions:

Thrifty Genotype

A hypothesis that suggests certain populations have a genetic predisposition to efficiently store fat to survive famines, which can lead to obesity in environments with plentiful food.

Food Scarcity

A situation where the availability of food is insufficient to meet the needs of the population, leading to hunger and malnutrition.

Dairying People

Groups or cultures that specialize in the production and processing of milk and milk products for consumption.

Obese

A medical condition characterized by excess body fat that presents significant health risks, including diabetes, heart disease, and various types of cancer.