Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Social

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the social trends contributing to increasing divorce rates?

• A) Legal barriers to divorce have diminished.
• B) The stigma attached to divorce has gradually eroded.
• C) Increasing family size makes divorce more viable.
• D) Working wives are less financially dependent on the continuation of their marriage.

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