Trends regarding families led Joseph Coates in 2002 to make predictions about family life in the future. What did he speculate about divorce?
a. Divorce rates will diminish as more minority families decide to remain intact.
b. Divorce rates will soar as more women enter the workforce, either out of necessity or a desire for personal fulfillment.
c. Divorce will diminish because society will focus on creating more effective families as profamily movements emerge.
d. Divorce will continue but society will focus on creating more effective families as profamily movements emerge.
Answer: d. Divorce will continue but society will focus on creating more effective families as profamily movements emerge.
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