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Tazate

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What has happened to the divorce rate in the United States over the last 100 years?
 
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Explain the meaning and context for the concept of the commodification of children.
 
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Answer to Question 1

The divorce rate in the United States rose steadily from the beginning of the 1900s and has since leveled off at about 40-50.

Answer to Question 2

The commodification of children refers to the process through which children are treated as goods available for purchase. The concept has meaning within the context of adoption, particularly adoption of children from other countries.





 

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