Marriage was originally a social institution directed toward the practical purposes of economic support and responsible child rearing. Today, marriage tends to be viewed as a

a. flexible agreement

b. legally binding contract.
c. relationship of convenience.
d. companionate relationship.


d

Sociology

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A. 5 B. 10 C. 25 D. 38

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Sociology