Which of the following is a factor that has contributed to the rise of the dual income model of the family ?

Correct answer: B. shift in the economy of the United States from manufacturing to service industries

  • A. increase in the number of men with a college education
  • B. shift in the economy of the United States from manufacturing to service industries
  • C. increasing birth-rate
  • D. all of the above

Explanation

The shift from manufacturing to service-sector employment increased the demand for paid workers and encouraged both spouses to participate in the labour market. A rising birth rate would generally increase care demands rather than explain the dual-income trend.

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