Which of the Following Societal Changes Make It More Likely

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following societal changes make it more likely that Samantha will demand a happy marriage and not just a useful marriage?

• A) the emergence of private property in marriage
• B) the introduction of the birth control pill
• C) women are freer than ever to leave unhappy marriages
• D) a growing trend toward marriage outside the group

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Definitions:

Individualistic Culture

A culture in which the emphasis is on individual initiative, achievement, and creativity over maintenance of social cohesion.

Social Role

A set of expectations, norms, and behaviors that a society attaches to a particular status or position within a social structure.

Equality Matching

A principle of social justice and fairness where resources or efforts are shared equally among members of a group.

Legal Institutions

Structures and mechanisms of social order and cooperation governing the behavior of a set of individuals within a given human community, focusing on laws and regulations.