A Sociological Analysis of Childbearing Around the World Suggests That

question 165

Multiple Choice

A sociological analysis of childbearing around the world suggests that the number of children born to a woman reflects:

• A) her preference for family size.
• B) how many children she can afford.
• C) whether she herself was born into a poor or rich society.
• D) the desires of her husband.

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Definitions:

Thoughtful Deliberation

A process of carefully considering and reflecting on various options or aspects of a situation before making a decision.

Alternatives

Alternatives refer to other options or choices available in a given situation.

Linguistic Relativity Hypothesis

The theory that the structure of a language affects its speakers' world view or cognition.

Benjamin Whorf

An American linguist known for his hypothesis that the structure of a language affects its speakers' cognition and world view, often referred to as the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis.