What Is the General Pattern for Marriage Within the United

question 92

Multiple Choice

What is the general pattern for marriage within the United States?

• A) Marriage is as likely to involve individuals from different social classes as it is to involve individuals from the same social class.
• B) Most people marry someone who shares similar social characteristics.
• C) Americans marry without regard to race or class.
• D) People in the United States tend to marry people whom they think will help them achieve a higher social class.

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