Question

Ross believes that micro-level factors are typically responsible for delayed or postponed parenthood. However, Ryan disagrees and is of the opinion that macro-level factors typically contribute to postponed parenthood. Which of the following is an accurate statement that will strengthen Ryan’s view?A Women who enjoy their jobs and need money to boost their household income are often reluctant to take on balancing child rearing and paid work.B The United States—especially compared with many European countries—has abysmal family leave policies, and rigid work schedules.C Many single women don’t want to conceive or adopt a child on their own.D Attitudes about the "ideal" family size have changed, resulting in less pressure to have more than two children.

Answer 1

B) The United States—especially compared with many European countries—has abysmal family leave policies, and rigid work schedules.

Step-by-step explanation:

Rayan is of the view that macro-level factors typically contribute to postponed parenthood.

This means that the decision of rearing children is not based on individual preferences but the economic and social factors. therefore option D that states that the United States—especially compared with many European countries—has abysmal family leave policies, and rigid work schedules, strengthens Rayan's views in the most appropriate manner.

Answer 2

Answer:B The United States—especially compared with many European countries—has abysmal family leave policies, and rigid work schedules.

Step-by-step explanation:

Ryan's view is that macro-level factors typically contribute to postponed parenthood.

Macro-level factors refers to economic factors, technological factors , demographic forces,political and legal forces and social and cultural forces , option B is a macro-level factor.

It is beyond one's own personal control or preference. Absymal family leave refers to very bad or poor quality leave that people receive when they go for maternity and jobs which are rigid means there is no flexibility that someone may think about having kids hence the delayed parenthood results.

This strengthen Ryan view who says that parenthood is delayed because of macro-level factors, since this is an example of the macro level factors.

Option A,C and D are micro-level factors because they are based on individual preferences.