Which of the following characterizes modern marriages?

A) a "second shift" for the wife
B) a "near-peer" or "senior partner-junior partner" relationship
C) the wife working outside the home
D) All of these answers are correct.

Modern Marriages

Contemporary forms of matrimonial unions, characterized by evolving roles, expectations, and norms different from traditional marriages.

Second Shift

The phenomenon where individuals, often women, perform unpaid home or caregiving duties after completing their paid employment workday.

Near-Peer Relationship

A dynamic where individuals or groups possess relatively equal status or power, often used in educational settings where slightly more experienced students mentor newer ones.