Many conservative pundits and politicians cite the “war on marriage” and wage expensive and intensive campaigns to renew heterosexual marriage. Is it true that the poor have given up on the idea of marriage? What factors have contributed to the decline or postponement of marriage in poor, urban communities?
What will be an ideal response?
May include the following:
a. no. they intend to marry, though their intentions often fall flat. Disadvantaged women set a high financial bar for marriage, which is an elusive future goal.
b. financial independence
c. a failed marriage is perceived as worse than a child out of wedlock
d. among poor couples, chronic violence and infidelity, drug and alcohol abuse, criminal activity, and the threat of incarceration is high, so many girls want to avoid marriage commitments.
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