In non-industrialized countries, marriage, the marker for entry into adulthood, usually occurs _____ it occurs in the United States.

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Non-industrialized countries tend to have younger age of marriage, with some cultural traditions allowing for early teenage marriages. This is in contrast to the United States where the average age of marriage has been increasing and is now around 30 years old for both men and women.

In Non-Industrialized Countries, Marriage, the Marker for Entry into Adulthood