Which of the Following Supports the Idea That the Institution

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following supports the idea that the institution of marriage remains very important in U.S. society?

• A) the decline of polygamy in the U.S.
• B) the fight for access to marriage by gays and lesbians
• C) the cultural doctrine of separate spheres
• D) the increase in women's paid work

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