In the United States, the Out-Of-Wedlock Birthrate

question 170

Multiple Choice

In the United States, the out-of-wedlock birthrate

• A) is highest in African Americans.
• B) is highest in Latinos.
• C) is highest in European Americans.
• D) does not vary by ethnicity.

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Definitions:

Unintended Pregnancies

Pregnancies that are not planned ahead of conception, reflecting either a lack of desire for a child at any time or mistiming of pregnancy.

Proportion

A part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole.

Lifetime Abortion Proportion

The percentage of women within a given population who have had an abortion at any point in their lives up to a certain age.

Hobby Lobby

An American chain of retail arts and crafts stores known for its involvement in a landmark Supreme Court case regarding religious freedom and contraception coverage.