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Shifting Marriage Trends in Society
Marriage trends in society are shifting significantly, as evidenced by statistics indicating a rise in the number of Americans over 40 who have never been married from 6% in 1980 to 25% now. Notably, the marriage rate for black individuals is considerably lower, with almost 48% of black women having never been married in 2020 compared to nearly 30% in the 70s. The significance of marriage lies in its status as a transgenerational institution expected of adults in all societies.
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