One Area That Is Most Changing the Composition of Families

question 45

Multiple Choice

One area that is most changing the composition of families today is that of:

• A)increasing acceptance of polygynous unions.
• B)development of new reproductive technologies.
• C)increasing numbers of same-sex marriages.
• D)decreasing divorce rates.
• E)increasing numbers of patrilateral marriages.

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