What were the findings of Edin and Kefalas’s study of why poor women have more children outside of marriage?
A) Poor women do not value the institution of marriage as much as rich women.
B) Poor women feel that quality men are widely available and can easily be replaced.
C) Poor women are more likely to think that men suitable for marriage are in short supply.
D) Poor women actually have fewer children outside of marriage than rich women.
Answer: C
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