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Pea0909berry · **on:** Jun 18, 2018

Several studies suggest that if a cohort type of analysis is used, evidence fails to support the belief that marriages improve at midterm and the later years.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Briefly explain a macro-level factor that affects decisions about matrimony.

What will be an ideal response?

kishoreddi · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

Technological advances in contraception, especially the birth control pill, have decreased the rates of unplanned pregnancies and so-called shotgun marriages. Women, especially, have greater control over childbearing, can avoid unwanted nonmarital births, and aren't pressured to marry the child's father. Just as important, women in their forties and even fifties can become pregnant by means of reproductive technologies. As a result, many women postpone marriage because they believe that they're no longer bound by the biological clock that has traditionally limited their ability to have children.