What patterns can be observed in the median age of marriage for men and women?
A. From the 1960s to the present, median age has increased for men and stayed roughly the same for women.
B. From the 1960s to the 1980s, median age for women decreased.
C. From the 1960s to the present time, median age for both men and women has increased.
D. From the 1970s to the present time, median age has fluctuated up and down for men only.
Answer: C
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