Why does research show that fewer people today are married than was the case a generation ago?

A. People are delaying the age at which they marry.
B. There has been a significant increase in the number of women who say they would prefer to remain single.
C. Marriage is now a sign of conformity rather than prestige.
D. The percentage of the population who are widowed has increased due to the rising number of elderly in society


Answer: A

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