Discuss the rise in “singletons” in the United States. Why do they live alone? What are some of the benefits of living alone versus marrying and cohabitating?

Please provide the best answer for the statement.


1. It has become more common for people to live alone in the United States. Sociologist Eric Klinenberg called these people “singletons.”
2. Interview research by Klinenberg found that modern living is more conducive to living alone. The practice promotes things like self-discovery, individual control, and personal freedom.
3. Unmarried people are, unsurprisingly, far more social than married couples. They eat in restaurants more often, and mingle with friends more regularly than do married people. They tend to have larger and more diverse social networks.

Sociology

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