In the Last Decades of the Twentieth Century, Which of the Following

question 53

Multiple Choice

In the last decades of the twentieth century, which of the following had the largest impact on family life?

• A) Countries with more traditional cultures adopted the nuclear family.
• B) Divorce rates rose dramatically, diminishing the number of nuclear families.
• C) The legal definition of family became more rigid.
• D) The number of out-of-wedlock births decreased throughout the world.

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