Before 1965, 89% of all Jews married within their faith, according
to theCouncil of Jewish Federations. By 1974, however, 25% married
outside Judaism, and by 1984 that figure rose to 44%. Since then, only
43% have married other Jews, while 52% chose partners of other
religions.
Nine percent of those who don't worship regularly report poor
health, Purdue University medical sociologist Kenneth Ferraro reports,
while 26% claim excellent health. Conversely, only 4% of regular
worshippers report poor health, while 36% report excellent health.
Minority Update
In contrast to the stereotype, approximately 40% to 45% of Native
Americans abstain altogether from drinking alcohol. And, according to the
American Council on Education, Native American enrollment in colleges is
up. In 1990, 103,000 Native Americans enrolled--an 11% increase from
1988--but they still only make up 1% of the total number of college
students.
According to the Editor and Publisher International Year Book,
California is home to the most black newspapers (19), followed closely by
Florida (17).
In The Delivery Room
Nearly one out of every four American babies is delivered via
cesarean section. The average cost for a cesarean in 1989 was $7,186,
compared to $4,334 for a vaginal delivery, according to the Health
Insurance Association of America.
Money Talk
According to census and labor reports, women earned 60 cents for
every dollar pocketed by men from 1960 through 1980. By 1990, that figure
had risen to 72 cents. During the 1980s, men's salaries dropped 8% and
women's salaries climbed 10%. Young women aged 24 to 35 earn 80 cents for
every male-earned dollar.
Couple Troubles
Census figures show that, in 1991, 51.1% of families had no kids
under 18 living in their homes--the highest percentage to date. The
Census Bureau's Martin O'Connell projects 16% of baby boomers will opt
against having kids, compared to only 8% in their parents'
generation.
About 50% of married couples will never be happy without
professional therapy, estimated David Olson of the University of
Minnesota. Twenty-five percent of couples have "really good marriages"
while another 25% "could have good ones with counseling."
The Scoop On America's Youth
The top five occupations 8- to 12-year-old schoolchildren said they
wanted to be when they grow up: teacher, 13%; doctor, 10.5%; lawyer, 8%;
police officer, 6%; firefighter, 5%. Sixty percent wanted to start their
own businesses, according to a Time Warner survey.
A 1990 U.S. reading assessment indicated that kids who spend an
extra long time on homework don't necessarily do better on tests or learn
more. Thirteen-year-olds who studied for one to two hours scored 265 out
of a possible 500 points on the assessment. Those who studied more than
two hours scored 262; less than one hour, 258.
ETC.
A Roper Organization mail survey reports that 57% of U. S. military
personnel favor the Pentagon's no-combat policy for women. Only 42% of
military women support the policy.
Most Americans (66%) prefer Daylight
Savings Time, according to a Hilton Time
Survey. Only 28% preferred Standard Time.
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