One Factor to Note in Considering the Future of Marriage

question 49

Multiple Choice

One factor to note in considering the future of marriage is that

• A) many societies in the world exist quite happily without marriage.
• B) the decline of marriage indicates that it will become a relic of the past.
• C) fewer couples will find themselves sandwiched between taking care of kids and parents.
• D) marriage exists in every society.

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