Are Jewish Families Different?

Publication Date: May 1982

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Author(s): Andrew Cherlin; Carin Celebuski

Research Area: Culture and religion; Social conditions

Keywords: Demography; Family; Academic Research

Type: Report

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

Using a subsample from the 1972-1980 National Opinion Research Center's General Social Survey, the authors examine differences between Jewish and non-Jewish family patterns. They compare responses to questions given by Jews, white Protestants and white Catholics. The authors find little overall difference between Jewish and non-Jewish families. However, Jews were less likely to have divorced (or separated), had smaller families, and placed a higher value on the autonomy of their children.