Hello, all. My name is Jessie and I am a student at Michigan State University majoring in English. Currently, I am conducting a research project on gender roles and Christianity, and I was hoping that some individuals on this site would be willing to help by filling out a survey for me. All you have to do is give your opinion, and this will help me immensely. You may post your responses on the forum, or send answers directly to me at socsurveyresponse@yahoo.com Thank you so much for your time and God bless!Religion:____________ Sex:_____________
1. How many times per month do you usually attend a religious function (church, etc.)?
A. None B. 1-2 C. 3-4 D. 5 or more
2. How many hours per week on average do you read religious literature (Bible, devotional, etc.)?
A. None B. 1-2 C. 3-4 D. 5 or more
3. Have you ever been on an Evangelical Missions Trip (handed out tracts, preached the Gospel)?
A. No B. Yes
4. I believe that everything in the Bible is necessarily true
A. Disagree B. Agree
5. On a scale from 0-3, with 0 meaning not at all and 3 being very strongly, how religious are you?
A. 0 B. 1 C. 2 D. 3
6. Albert and Dorice are a happily married couple and the parents of two children, Isaiah and Sam . While the children were younger, Dorice was a stay-at-home mom. Meanwhile, Albert worked full time to support his young family. Although Albert makes a decent wage, his job often requires long hours away from his family. Now that Isaiah and Sam are both school age, Dorice has suggested that she begin working outside the home. She feels that this will remove some economic pressure from Albert and give her important social activity outside the home. Albert opposes her idea; he states that she will not be home when the children return from school, and a significant number of household duties which Dorice formerly managed will go undone. Albert points out accurately that the family is both economically stable and relatively well adjusted as things are. What is the most responsible decision for this family?
A. Dorice should remain at home since working outside the home will take her away from her sons and her domestic work. She should seek personal fulfillment in ways that better accommodate the familys needs.
B. Working outside the home will bring Dorice both financial gain and self-fulfillment. Childcare and household duties can be divided between family members to compensate for her time away from home.
C. Other solution. Please explain:
7. Ramona and Jason are newly-weds. Ramona has just discovered she is pregnant with their first child. She currently works full-time, but will soon reduce her hours to part-time status, and eventually, stop working completely after the baby is born. Currently, Jason is being offered a very prestigious promotion at work. This promotion will increase the income of the couple, although money has never been a problem. Unfortunately, Jasons promotion will require him to spend significantly more time away from his wife and limit the level of help he will be able to provide after the birth of their baby. Jasons promotion is a good opportunity, and turning it down now might seriously affect his career standing. Ramona is supportive, but nervous about how this promotion will affect their lives. The promotion is good, she thinks, but the timing is bad. What is the most responsible decision for this family?
A. Jason should accept the promotion.
B. Jason should decline the promotion
C. Other solution. Please explain:
8. Bailey and Matthew both had successful careers, but recent events in the economy caused Matthew to be laid off. Now, Matthew is unemployed and Bailey carries the entirety of the households financial burden. Bailey actually likes the fact that Matthew is at home because she feels more comfortable with him taking care of Maya, their two year old daughter, rather than leaving her with a babysitter. Also, Matthew being home saves money on a housekeeper, who the two had previously employed to take care of menial household tasks. By saving money on housekeeping and childcare, Baileys salary alone is able to comfortably support the family. Matthew, however, feels uncomfortable as a stay-at-home dad and wants to find a new job. If he succeeds in his job search, Matthew will feel more fulfilled and will increase cash-flow in the home, but the couple will again have to budget both a housekeeper and a babysitter to care for their daughter. What is the most responsible decision for this couple?
A. Matthew should remain at home in order to care for his daughter and manage the household.
B. Matthew should seek employment.
C. Other solution. Please explain:
9. Rita and Paul are having a heated disagreement. Over the course of their 5 year marriage, both Rita and Paul have been working full-time. During this time, Paul has always taken care of financial duties, such as balancing the checkbook, making deposits, and withdrawing cash. Because of Pauls role as financier, Rita must account for all spending and must consult Paul on all purchases. Yesterday, Rita spent an especially large sum of money at the grocery store without consulting Paul first. Paul is angry because Rita failed to ask about spending so much, but Rita points out that Paul never consults her before making purchases. Paul claims that this is because he is responsible for their finances, to which Rita responds that, as an equal contributor to their bank account, she should also have equal access to financial reports, equal access to spending, and equal financial responsibility.
A. Rita should be more careful about her spending in the future. Since Paul has more experience with financial responsibility, it will be easier if he maintains his lead financial role.
B. Paul should allow Rita some financial responsibility. What she doesnt know can be learned, and Paul should consult her about large purchases just as she is expected to consult him.
C. Other solution. Please explain:
10. Mendel and Racheal are married. Both have jobs, but neither has a college degree. As is, both make about the same income, and they have decent savings. Recently, a relative died, leaving the couple a considerable inheritance. With this money and their savings, one of them can afford to work part-time and go back to school to earn a college degree. The college degree will ultimately lead to a promotion and a higher salary for one partner. Both want to attend school and receive a promotion. Who should return to school?
A. Mendel. Please explain:
B. Racheal. Please explain:
C. Other solution. Please explain:
Thank you for your time! Please feel free to share any additional information you would like me to know or think would be helpful to my research:
