Changing family patterns - Divorce 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? SociologyFamilies and householdsASAQA Created by: Former MemberCreated on: 09-05-13 17:46 Meaning of HIGH DIVORCE RATES FUNCTIONALISTS - Higher expectations on marriage, doesn't prove that marriage is a soical construction POSTMODERNISTS - Giving people freedom to choose, greater family diversity FEMINISTS - Women are breaking free from the patriarchal nuclear family THE NEW RIGHT - Undermines the tradition of the nuclear family, creates welfare and dependant females 1 of 3 Changing PATTERNS of DIVORCE 2001 - 157,000 Doubled in 1961-1969 and again in 1972 Since the 60s the divroce rate as increased 1993 - 180,000 40% of marriages will end in divorce 2 of 3 REASONS for the INCREASE in DIVORCE Rising expectations Declining stigma and negative attitudes Changes in law - 1923 equal for both genders, making divorce cheaper - 1949 leagal aid Secuarisation Position of women - More likey to be in paid work - 47% (1959) 70% (2005) 3 of 3
1) Changing patterns of; marriage, cohabitation, separation, divorce, child-bearing and the life-course, and the diversity of the contemporary family and household structures 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating
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