Women Are More Likely to Be Socially Stigmatized for a Divorce

question 48

Multiple Choice

Women are more likely to be socially stigmatized for a divorce if

• A)their husbands leave them for a more traditional woman.
• B)they get an especially good property settlement.
• C)they have young children.
• D)they start dating "too soon" - within several months.

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