Which of the Following Is True of the Family Structure

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the family structure during the 1970s and the 1980s compared to the 1960s?

• A) Families had higher birth rates than in the sixties.
• B) Families had lower divorce rates than in the sixties.
• C) More women entered colleges than in the sixties.
• D) More married couples had children at a younger age than in the sixties.

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Definitions:

1950s

A decade marked by the post-World War II boom, notable for cultural shifts, the beginning of the Cold War, and significant technological advancements.

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Postwar Economic Boom

The period of rapid economic growth in Western countries, especially the United States, following the end of World War II, lasting approximately from the mid-1940s to the early 1970s.

American Society

The social structure and cultural norms prevalent in the United States, which vary widely across different periods and regions.