Which of the following is one of the factors affecting the increased rates of nonmarital childbearing in the United States?
A. Most Americans aged 15 to 44 now believe that it's okay for an unmarried woman to have and raise a child.
B. Most teens and young adults consistently use contraception correctly.
C. Educated women are more likely to have more children and to have them earlier.
D. Most Americans still stigmatize and shame unmarried women who bear a child.
E. Government policies have emphasized comprehensive contraception access and education.
Answer: A
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