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>> The article states that, “Among currently married women, non-Hispanic whites were the only group in which a majority had marked their 15th anniversary.” What role, if any, do you think race plays in marriage and divorce rates? Explain your answer. >> What role do you think marriage plays in today’s society? Explain your answer. >> >>
 * 1) What has happened to more than half of the people celebrating 25-year wedding anniversaries since the year 2000?
 * 2) According to David Blankenhorn, what types of marriages are more fragile?
 * 1) What is the proportion of all Americans who have been divorced?
 * 2) What is your reaction to this proportion? Do you think it is too high, too low, or what you expected? Why?
 * 3) How do the survival rates of 25-year marriages in the 1950’s compare to those in the late 1970’s?
 * 4) Do you think longevity affects marital trends?
 * 1) Do you think marriage is a lifetime commitment? Why or why not?