Which of the Following Statements Concerning Black and White Families

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning black and white families is true?

• A) Blacks have lower rates of childbearing outside of marriage than whites.
• B) Blacks are less likely ever to marry than whites.
• C) Blacks are more likely to marry after having a nonmarital birth than whites.
• D) Black families with children are less likely than white families with children to be female headed.

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