Introduction to American Society Lesson 11 Families and Women.

Introduction to American SocietyLesson 11 Families and Women

FamilyThis home page shows the different varieties of families in the US:http://www.10families.com/exh.htm You see many different kinds of families in

addition to the typical “nuclear family” (Connecticut)

What kind of family is the one in San Francisco? Kansas?Maine? South Dakota?Louisiana? New York?Ohio? Texas?Washington?

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But one thing binds them all together:

"A family is made up of love. It doesn't matter if you are related. It only

matters if there's love. If there is no love, then it is not a true family, even if you are related. Love is what a true

family is made of." By Alanna Gold (age 13)

Women vs. Men

Women MenPopulation 140 million 134 millionLife expectancy 79 years 74 yearsGraduated HS 84% 84%College 30% 28%Working 61% 74%

Birth rate : 2.0 Married and living together: 55%(In 2000)

Women’s Jobs, Men’s Jobs

Women’s Earnings

Food

Japan: ご飯 and おかず

US: The four Basic Food Groups

Diets and Health

60% of Americans are overweight.

“The typical fast food meal -- hamburger, large fries, large soft drink and dessert -- includes as many calories as one person is supposed to eat in an entire day. “ (cnn)

2000

Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1990, 2000, 2010

(*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs. overweight for 5’4” person)

2010

1990

No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%

Transportation

Most Americans use cars every day.

Airplanes are used for long distance travel.

Trains and buses are rarely used.

Some cities have good rapid transit systems.

Personal rapid transit” in West Virginia.

Hybrids vs. Rapid Transit

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