Which of the following does NOT contribute to the increasing divorce rates in Western countries?

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Women have gained greater financial independenceDivorce carries less social shame than beforeMarriage is valued more for individual fulfillmentGrowing acceptance of same-sex partnerships

Explanation

Options A, B, and C are factors that have led to higher divorce rates, as economic independence, reduced stigma, and emphasis on personal happiness affect marital stability. However, option D, the increased acceptance of same-sex relationships, is unrelated to the rise in divorce rates.