What changes have occurred in family support systems and family structures since the beginning of the twentieth century?
A. Individuals now are having more than three siblings.
B. Older people are now less likely to have a living sibling.
C. Marriages that end in a divorce have increased.
D. Older women have little chance of having a surviving husband.
Answer: C
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