At the societal level, several factors have been correlated with rising divorce rates. Divorce rates rise along with

A) political and social unrest.
B) the unemployment rate.
C) women's participation in the paid workforce.
D) political and social unrest and the unemployment rate.

Research suggests that divorce rates have risen along with women's greater participation in the paid workforce, as dual-career couples face a greater strain on balancing work and family responsibilities. Increases in political and social unrest or the unemployment rate may also contribute to divorce rates, but the correlation with women's paid labor is stronger.