Which of the following statements is true of courtship and mate selection in the United States?

A. Parents or relatives choose spouses for their children.
B. Mate selection is a family rather than an individual decision.
C. Open dating is discouraged and is considered a socially unacceptable way of pursuing love.
D. Sociologists often describe the U.S. dating process as a marriage market.
E. Arranged marriages are encouraged.


Answer: D

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