According to the textbook, which of the following is NOT true in reference to marriages and cohabitation?
A) Married couples are contractually bound whereas cohabiting couples are not.
B) Cohabiting couples have a large and supportive kinship network whereas married couples are restricted to a smaller network of family members.
C) Marriage is a social institution whereas cohabitation is not.
D) Cohabiting couples face fewer penalties for ending their relationship than do married couples.

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Cohabiting couples do not necessarily have a larger and supportive kinship network compared to married couples. The size and supportiveness of a kinship network can vary widely among both cohabiting and married couples, and there is no inherent reason why cohabitation would be associated with a larger kinship network.

According to the Textbook, Which of the Following Is NOT