Why do sociologists claim that joblessness led African Americans to retreat from the institution of marriage?

A. single women tend to fare better economically than married women
B. the cost of wedding was too high
C. men without jobs usually do not make attractive marriage partners
D. men without jobs lost interest in marriage and family


Ans: C. men without jobs usually do not make attractive marriage partners

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