Majority of US women living without spouse
Tue Jan 16, 10:26 AM ET
WASHINGTON (AFP) - For the first time, a majority of American women are living without a spouse, media reported.
The New York Times, which based its report on an analysis of census results, said 51 percent of women in 2005 reported living without a spouse, up from 35 percent in 1950 and 49 percent in 2000.
"Coupled with the fact that in 2005 married couples became a minority of all American households for the first time, the trend could ultimately shape social and workplace policies, including the ways government and employers distribute benefits," the newspaper said.
2007-01-16
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