Which of these statements about divorce is NOT true?
A. Substantial lobola discourages divorce.
B. The more substantial the joint property, the more complicated the divorce.
C. Divorce is unique to industrialized nation-states.
D. Divorce is more difficult in a patrilineal society.
E. Divorce is more common now than it was a century ago.
Answer: C
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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