Asked by Priye Lawson-Jack on Jul 27, 2024

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Increased immigration and the recent economic recession resulted in an increasing number of ______ families,which reverses the trend in U.S.families that began during the Industrial Revolution.

A) multigenerational
B) multiracial
C) same-sex
D) nuclear

Industrial Revolution

A period of major industrialization during the late 18th and early 19th centuries that transformed largely agrarian, manual societies into industrial and urban ones.

Economic Recession

A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced, generally identified by a fall in GDP in two successive quarters.

  • Comprehend the demographic and cultural diversities present in family structures, including extended, multigenerational, and single-parent households.
  • Acknowledge how socioeconomic conditions, including poverty and downturns in the economy, affect the configuration of families and the health of children.
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StephanieLoRenz Miller

Jul 27, 2024

Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The correct answer is A) multigenerational because increased immigration and economic recessions often lead families to live together across multiple generations for financial and support reasons, reversing the trend towards nuclear families that began during the Industrial Revolution.