After Reaching an All-Time Low in the 1970s, the Frequency

question 17

True/False

After reaching an all-time low in the 1970s, the frequency of nuclear families in North America has been steadily increasing.

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Definitions:

Macrostructures

The overarching, large-scale structures in a society, economy, or other system that determine its characteristics and functioning.

Functionalism

A theoretical perspective in sociology and anthropology that interprets each part of society in terms of how it contributes to the stability and functioning of the whole.

Public Education System

A governmental provision of free education to the public, ensuring accessible education for children regardless of their social-economic background.

Functionalism

A theoretical framework that views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability.