Sociology : Family : Divorce

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1930-1990, divorces have ___ as a result of legal changes and attitudes.

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Increased

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What has contributed to the changes in society regarding divorce? Options: Social Attitudes and Secularisation, Opportunities to escape Marriage

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Social Attitudes and Secularisation

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Three factors to consider:

1. Opportunities to escape marriage
2. Opportunities for increase conflict and stress
3. Changing values concerning marriage

Who identified these factors?

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Nicky Hart

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Suggest that evidence shows a significantly higher number of cohabitations.

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Allan & Crow

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Argue that marriage is a relationship than an agreement. Couples look for love and satisfaction and recognise marriage doesn't have to last forever.

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Allan & Crow

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Argues that people have higher expectations of marriage than before. Those who don't achieve the high level of expectations of companionship and love may be inclined to leave and start again.

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Fletcher

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Who argues that in the past people married for practical reasons, and that women are less prepared to put up with loveless marriages?

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Goode

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1969

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Divorce Reform Act

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1991

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Legal to re-marry in churches