Changing Family Patterns

What percentage of marriages end in divorce?

• 35-45%

• 60-70%

• 40-50%

• 20-30%

What two changes in divorce law have happened in the past 60 years? (select two)

• Divorce laws have become more restrictive and difficult to obtain, child custody is no longer considered.

• All divorces now require a court trial to determine fault, which makes it more expensive.

• Divorce laws have shifted to a no-fault divorce option

• The grounds of divorce has been equalised between the sexes

What year was the Divorce Reform Act enacted?

• 1975
• 1982
• 1965
• 1969

What is meant by the term secularisation?

• The belief that all religions are equally valid.
• The increase of religious influence in government.
• The process by which religion loses its influence over various aspects of society.
• The process of merging different religions into one.

How does secularisation lead to an increase in divorce?

• Secularisation leads to stronger family ties and less divorce.
• Secularisation increases the importance of marriage vows.
• Secularisation diminishes the religious stigma associated with divorce

• Secularisation promotes arranged marriages over personal choice.

Which functionalist thinker suggests that higher expectations of marriage has led to an increase in divorce?

• Talcott Parsons

• Ronald Fletcher

• Emile Durkheim
• Herbert Spencer

According to Fletcher, what is romantic pure love?

• Romantic pure love is conditional and dependent on external factors.
• Romantic pure love is selfless, unconditional, and focused on emotional connection.
• Romantic pure love is transactional and focused on material gain.
• Romantic pure love is based on physical attraction and desire.

Why has women's increased financial independence led to an increase in divorce? (Pick two)

• Women are more likely to shop and spend money for themselves and this annoys the man.

• Women are more likely to experience the triple shift and this can cause tensions and resentment

• Women are less likely to seek divorce when they are financially independent.
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  It allows them to leave unsatisfactory marriages due to having a stable income.

How many divorces are initiated by women?

• 2/5

• 1/5

• 1/3

• 2/3

What is meant by individualism?

• Individualism is the belief in the importance of individual rights and independence.
• Individualism is the belief in strict government control of personal choices.
• Individualism emphasizes collective goals over personal freedom.
• Individualism prioritizes community needs above individual desires.