Sociologists Argue That the Divorce Rate Is a "Public Issue

Multiple Choice

Sociologists argue that the divorce rate is a "public issue" because

A) it is shaped by factors beyond individual partners' choices, such as the state of the economy
B) divorce is inherently bad for people and thus creates human suffering
C) public policy should make it harder to get a divorce
D) divorcing couples rarely consider the impact of their divorce on the public sphere