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Title: The Growing Racial and Ethnic Divide in U.S. Marriage Patterns

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2015

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Abstract: The United States shows striking racial and ethnic differences in marriage patterns. Compared to both white and Hispanic women, black women marry later in life, are less likely to marry at all, and have higher rates of marital instability.

Url: http://www.princeton.edu/futureofchildren/publications/docs/RacialEthnicDivide.pdf

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Authors: Raley, R. Kelly; Sweeney, Megan M.; Wondra, Danielle

Periodical (Full): The Growing Racial and Ethnic Divide in U.S. Marriage Patterns

Issue: 2

Volume: 25

Pages: 90-109

Data Collections: IPUMS USA

Topics: Family and Marriage, Race and Ethnicity

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