单选题 What is the major factor that has raised the divorce rate in North America?

A、 The increasing equality of women.
B、 Relaxation of the divorce laws.
C、 The significant reduction of the shame on divorce.
D、 Men having more chances to know women.

【正确答案】 A

【答案解析】[分析] 细节题型。根据第四段第三句This reflects the increasing equality of women and men in terms of economic advantage and the recognition that many women no longer depend on men for their survival．可知B和C项都是A项而导致的，D项在文章中没提到。因而A项正确。