The Sociological Imagination Helps Us to See That Divorce,a Private

question 10

Multiple Choice

The sociological imagination helps us to see that divorce,a private trouble,is influenced by all of the following public issues EXCEPT this one:

• A)women's growing economic independence
• B)dynamism of cultural norms related to marriage and divorce
• C)the adoption of no-fault divorce laws throughout the U.S.
• D)financial stresses experienced by less-educated and lower-income couples

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