__________ Has/have Contributed to the Number of African-American Never-Married, Single-Mother

question 91

Multiple Choice

__________ has/have contributed to the number of African-American never-married, single-mother families.

• A) Greater equality for women and more income-earning opportunities
• B) Traditions dating back to the slave era
• C) The consequent inability of many black men to support a family
• D) The widespread availability and generous benefits of child-welfare services

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