Why Was Divorce a Difficult Option During the 1950s

question 32

Multiple Choice

Why was divorce a difficult option during the 1950s?

• A) It was associated with social stigma.
• B) There were strict divorce laws.
• C) There were few economic opportunities for women.
• D) All these answers are correct.

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