All of the Following Are Given as Reasons for the High

question 85

Multiple Choice

All of the following are given as reasons for the high divorce rate in the United States EXCEPT the:

• A) increasing expectations for marriage to provide sexual and emotional fulfillment.
• B) reduction in the social stigma attached to divorce.
• C) declining earning power of women.
• D) liberalization of divorce laws.

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