(The Lion) — Despite the liberal narrative that women are oppressed by marriage and family, many say they are more fulfilled in these roles than others.
This was one finding among many in the 10th annual American Family Survey, which polled a representative sample of 3,000 Americans about a variety of family-related issues including marriage and child-rearing.
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