Question

When discussing trends in divorce, sociologists focus primarily on heterosexual, formally married individuals because: Group of answer choices a) sociologists do not consider nontraditional forms of family. b) there is limited systematic research on other forms of family. c) homosexuality is too recent to have been effectively studied. d) the outcomes are different for those who are not legally married.

Answer 1

Answer: b) there is limited systematic research on other forms of family.

Explanation: While doing the research in regards with the divorce, formally married people and heterosexual couples are considered because formal married couples are found majorly among population or research sample.

This also indicates the majority of divorces will be found in the formal couples because they are majorly found and other forms of family or couples are commonly not included systematic research.

Other options are incorrect because non-traditional couples are considered , homosexuality is not a new concept for the study and result do not occur different for illegally married couples.Thus, the correct option is option(b).