Which of the Following Is True of the Difference Between

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the difference between men and women with regard to postponing marriage?

• A) Men's median age at first marriage is more than that of women.
• B) Women's median age at first marriage since 1960 has decreased when compared to men.
• C) More men than women choose to live alone.
• D) From a historical perspective, the present tendency to delay marriage has been the norm for women when compared to men.

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