Infographic Activity
by Kathleen Stassen Berger

VISUALIZING DEVELOPMENT: Marital Status in the United States

This infographic presents data reflecting several recent trends in marriage, separation, divorce, remarriage, and singlehood in the United States. Also shown are generational differences in cohabiting and reasons for getting married.

QUIZ

1In the United States, women aged blank are most likely to be married.
2Between 1968 and 2018, what trends have been seen in the rate of those living with a partner versus those living with a spouse?
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Chapter 1. VISUALIZING DEVELOPMENT: Marital Status in the United States

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1.1 QUIZ

1. Making a diagnosis

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In the United States, women aged _______ are most likely to be married.

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2. Societal Pressures

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Between 1968 and 2018, what trends have been seen in the rate of those living with a partner versus those living with a spouse?

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3. Societal Pressures

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Discuss some of the reasons why people get married in the United States, according to adults who were polled. Note the relative frequency of each reason in your discussion.