Marriage and Family

How have attitudes changed since the 1960's

• Sex - Used to be a taboo topic, No sex before marriage, Only ever one partner
• Marriage - No divorce, married by 25
• Family Life- Nuclear, Men work women stay at home
• Divorce - Not common, only men could, Expensive
• Homosexuality- Mental illness, illegal, taboo

Why have attitudes changed?

• Sex- Contraception, media, education, people arent as religious
• Marriage - No obligation to get married, Divorce is easier
• Family Life - Technology, Divorce, Feminism, Equal rights
• Divorce - Equal rights, media, less religious
• Homosexuality - Homosexuality becaem decriminalised, Gay marriage, media, medical reasearch.

What are the catholic views on sex outside of marriage?

• Sex should only be between a married couple who plan on having children 
• 'Sex outside of marriage is a grave sin' - Catechism 
• 'Go forth and multiply'

What are the Church of Englands view on sex outside of marriage?

• Sex in any commited relationship is acceptable
• Sex is a way of expressing love and commitment 
• Only have children inside a marriage

What is the purpose of marriage and how is it shown in the wedding ceremony?

• Support and comfort, which is shown through the vows 
• Union, Shown in the signing of the register 
• Procreation - To have children
• Endless, Exchange of the rings
• Raising…