EBK SOCIOLOGY IN OUR TIMES
EBK SOCIOLOGY IN OUR TIMES
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ISBN: 9780100475281
Author: KENDALL
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 11, Problem 1RA-P345
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Housing is a major factor in the decision to have children. This could be used by a community that wants more families by providing more affordable housing. School boards decide how many schools to build or close based on fertility data and projected population size and where families are likely to live. There is also an ongoing problem where some people have children because it can bring them more income in terms of public assistance, though this issue is often over-exaggerated by others who object to such assistance programs.

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A community like Detroit, that is trying to renew past glory and rebuild neighborhoods, could use sociological data to help them determine how to attract young people and encourage them to raise families. Studies show that affordable housing is a big factor considered by people thinking about starting a family. Detroit could make sure that new housing and other amenities are available in order to attract young people to move into the city and provide a larger tax base. School boards and administrators track which neighborhoods are on the upswing in terms of population, and can focus efforts to refurbish or establish schools nearby. The local fertility rate would also help determine the need for schools going forward.

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