Changing attitudes to marriage & divorce Flashcards
1
Q
Cohabitation and Marriage
A
Most have sex before marriage, socially acceptable for people to live together before marriage.
2
Q
Reasons for changes (Cohabitation and Marriage)
A
- UK is multi faith and multi ethnic society
- Christianity lost influence, less focus on Christian teachings.
3
Q
Divorce
A
Divorce now accepted as part of normal life
4
Q
Reasons for changes (Divorce)
A
- Law made it easier and cheaper for divorce (1969)
- Women are more equal to men in society
5
Q
Family Life
A
Increase in re-constituted families and more single parent families.
6
Q
Reasons for changes (Family Life)
A
- More divorce means more remarriage
- More co-habitation as fewer people get marries
7
Q
Homosexuality
A
Civil partnerships introduced in 2004
8
Q
Reasons for changes (Homosexuality)
A
- Not a criminal offence any more
- More socially accepted.
