Gabrielle Has Been Working Her Way Up the Corporate Ladder

question 57

Multiple Choice

Gabrielle has been working her way up the corporate ladder and has had little time for planning on having a family.This is an example of a social trend in _____ that is affecting traditional marital models.

• A) reduced premium on permanence
• B) increased acceptance of cohabitation
• C) increased voluntary childlessness
• D) increased acceptance of singlehood

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