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Introduction to American Society

Introduction to American Society. Lesson 11 Families and Women. Family. This 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)

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Introduction to American Society

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  1. Introduction to American Society Lesson 11 Families and Women

  2. Family This 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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  4. 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)

  5. Women vs. Men Women Men Population 140 million 134 million Life expectancy 79 years 74 years Graduated HS 84% 84% College 30% 28% Working 61% 74% Birth rate : 2.0 Married and living together: 55% (In 2000)

  6. Women’s Jobs, Men’s Jobs

  7. Women’s Earnings

  8. Food • US: The four Basic Food Groups Japan: ご飯 andおかず

  9. 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)

  10. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS,1990, 2000, 2010 (*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs. overweight for 5’4” person) 1990 2000 2010 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%

  11. 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.

  12. Hybrids vs. Rapid Transit OR ?

  13. Hope you enjoyed the presentations! • This week is my last presentation (whew!) • If you have any questions feel free to ask me on the feedback! • The next two weeks are YOUR presentations— • Remember they should be no more than 5 minutes long. • Good luck!

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