Since 1968, a factor that is associated with the _______ in income _______ in the United States has been the _______ in the percentage of families headed by _______ .
A) decrease; inequality; increase; women.
B) increase; equality; increase; married couples
C) increase; inequality; increase; women
D) decrease; equality; increase; married couples

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Since 1968, there has been an increase in income inequality in the United States, and this has been associated with an increase in the percentage of families headed by women. This is because women have historically earned less than men, and when they are the primary breadwinners for a family, they may struggle to support themselves and their dependents, leading to lower overall household income.

Since 1968, a Factor That Is Associated with the _______