Question

The news headline, "Recession Spurs Young in U.S. to Forgo or Delay Marriage," described ____.

a.
a study that found a causal link between the U. S. recession and the decisions of young adults to marry
b.
census data that indicated poverty was a primary cause of decreased marriage rates
c.
data that could have been explained by the trend for Americans to marry at later ages
d.
a study of historical data on marriage rates

Answer 1

The headline describes a trend where economic challenges spur young adults in the U.S. to delay or forgo marriage, influenced by financial instability, changing societal norms, and prioritization of career and education.

Step-by-step explanation:

The news headline "Recession Spurs Young in U.S. to Forgo or Delay Marriage" is describing the phenomenon of young adults in the U.S. choosing to delay or opt out of marriage due to economic challenges.

This trend is indicated by a combination of census data, studies, and surveys that show an adjustment in societal norms around marriage, influenced by factors such as financial instability, changing attitudes towards cohabitation, and a shift in priorities towards education and career.

Notably, the Boomerang Generation reflects the difficulties that recent graduates face in finding adequate employment, often resulting in a return to their parental home, while cohabitation trends contribute to the later median age for first marriages.