Using Gerstel and Sarkisian’s reading, describe three aspects of contemporary American culture that contribute to the community decline in the face of marriage.

What will be an ideal response?


May include the following:
a. Spouses are expected to be confidants, emotional supports, best friends, and lovers.
b. Americans believe couples should be self-sufficient.
c. The primary goal of marriage for Americans is to find a soul-mate.
d. Increasingly individualized marriages and honeymoons.

Sociology

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