In his interview with Dalton Conley, Andrew Cherlin states that the most politically and religiously conservative states in the United States have the highest levels of divorce. How does he explain this seemingly contradictory finding?
a.) Divorce has only recently become socially acceptable in these states, leading to a sharp rise in divorce levels.
b.) The average age of first marriage is younger in these states, which have higher odds of ending in divorce.
c.) Economic struggles, not personal values, may contribute to rocky marriages, and these states are relatively poor.
d.) Higher fertility levels in these states are associated with increased pressure on couples, which is detrimental to marriage.
Answer: c.) Economic struggles, not personal values, may contribute to rocky marriages, and these states are relatively poor.
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