Which factor is NOT mentioned as influencing family structure in the material?

• A. Religious affiliation
• B. Parental time pressures
• C. Endogamy
• D. Geographic location

Answer: (D)

Think about how the material describes what shapes how a family is put together. Religious affiliation matters because it carries beliefs and norms about marriage, childbearing, and gender roles, which can steer who marries and how households are organized. Parental time pressures influence how families divide work and caregiving; when parents are stretched thin, households may rely more on extended relatives, different work arrangements, or shifted duties, changing the family’s structure. Endogamy—marrying within a specific group—shapes kin networks and alliances, affecting who is included in the family and how it is formed. Geographic location is not listed in the material as a factor influencing family structure, even though it can affect family life in other contexts.