Asked by Emily Hastings on Jul 15, 2024
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Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons why it is important to have a cross-cultural and global perspective when understanding the family?
A) The U.S.today is a mosaic of many cultural,religious,ethnic,racial,and socioeconomic groups.
B) The world is shrinking and thus we are more likely to come into contact with family practices and customs in other cultures.
C) U.S.businesses recognize the importance of understanding other societies.
D) Understanding the customs of other countries supports our ideas that U.S.family forms are the norm.
Cross-cultural
Describes interactions or comparisons between different cultures, emphasizing diversity and the exchange of ideas, values, and practices.
Global Perspective
An approach to understanding issues, cultures, and events across the world that considers the interconnectedness and interdependence of countries and peoples.
- Recognize the diversity among family formations and arrangements across various cultural contexts and timeframes.
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Paige MurrayJul 15, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Understanding the customs of other countries does not support the idea that U.S. family forms are the norm, but rather helps us to see that there are many different ways that families can be structured and function in different cultures.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the diversity among family formations and arrangements across various cultural contexts and timeframes.