Changes Pattern Of Marriage Flashcards
1
Q
In the last 50 years marriage has dropped by how much
A
2/3
2
Q
How many if these are second marriages
A
1 in 3
3
Q
What is average age of getting married in 1980
A
24 men
22 women
4
Q
What is the average age in 2000
A
32 for men
30 women
5
Q
What percentage of people lie together without getting married
A
80%
6
Q
What was the percentage if people in cohabiting in 1950’s
A
2%
7
Q
What is cohabitation
A
1) trail run for a marriage
2) alternate to marriage
Informal arrangement
8
Q
What is the reason for decline in marriage
A
1) women now have economic security
2) reduced functions of the family
3) reduced social stigma
4) rising divorce rate
5) individualised society
