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CLEP Intro to Sociology

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Why has there been an increase in female-headed households?
  1. Increase in unwed mothers
  2. Increase in divorce
  3. Increase in unwed mothers and divorces
  4. Increase of power for women
  5. Increase in death of fathers
Explanation
Answer: C - The increase in female-headed households is due to an increase in both unwed mothers and divorces. It is still quite common for women to have primary custody after a divorce. Unwed mothers may be teenagers, but it is becoming more common for older mothers to remain unmarried.
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