Explain the Increase in the Percentage of Births to Unwed

question 36

Essay

Explain the increase in the percentage of births to unwed mothers. Which women are most likely to have a child without being married? Why do they do this?

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Definitions:

Embezzlement

The act of dishonestly withholding or diverting funds that have been trusted to an individual's care, typically in a work or corporate setting.

White-Collar

Referring to jobs performed in an office or other administrative setting as opposed to manual labor jobs, usually involving professional, clerical, managerial, or administrative work.

Street Crimes

Include arson, burglary, assault, and other illegal acts disproportionately committed by people from lower classes.

White-Collar Crime

Non-violent crime committed by individuals, usually during the course of their occupation, for personal or corporate benefit.