The Text Concludes That Much of the Increase in Singlehood

question 20

Multiple Choice

The text concludes that much of the increase in singlehood is explained by several factors. Which of the following is NOT one of these?

• A)technological changes regarding pregnancy
• B)changing attitudes toward nonmarital sex and cohabitation
• C)man men's earning potential has increased relative to women's
• D)changing attitudes toward marriage and singlehood

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