There Are Several Different Perspectives of Family Change

question 3

Multiple Choice

There are several different perspectives of family change. Shane believes that the changing economic structure, such as through a loss of high-paying manufacturing jobs or an erosion of the minimum wage, leads to changing family and gendered roles, which ultimately leads to an underclass with extraordinary challenges facing poor children. Shane represents which perspective?

• A)conservative
• B)liberal
• C)neo-con
• D)feminist
• E)developmental

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Definitions:

Negative Emotions

Feelings or emotions that are unpleasant or undesirable, such as sadness, anger, fear, or jealousy.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon that occurs when an individual experiences mental discomfort due to holding contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Social Loafing

A phenomenon where individuals exert less effort to achieve a goal when they work in a group compared to when they work alone.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people, where the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.