Which of the following is a characteristic of the second demographic transition?
A)decreased rates of divorce and cohabitation
B)increased rates of marriage and fertility
C)a rise in nonmarital births as a proportion of all births
D)a rise in the population's rate of natural increase (RNI)

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The second demographic transition is characterized by a rise in nonmarital births as a proportion of all births, as well as a decline in marriage and fertility rates. This shift away from traditional family structures and values is often attributed to changes in societal attitudes and economic conditions.

Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of the Second