Changing Family Patterns

Question 1

Mitchell and Goody (1997)

Answer 1

Mitchell and Goody (1997): The stigma attached to divorce has rapidly declined.

Question 2

Allan and Crow

Answer 2

Allan and Crow: Couples are no longer financially dependent and therefor divorce is seen as easier to obtain.

Question 3

Chester (1985)

Answer 3

Chester (1985): Cohabitation is a steppingstone to marriage.
Most couples that cohabit expect to marry one day.

Question 4

Weeks (1999)

Answer 4

Weeks (1999): Increased social acceptance has led to an increase in cohabitation amongst

Question 5

Murray (1984)

Answer 5

Murray (1984) : The growth of single parent families are a drain on the state and welfare benefits just provide a perverse incentive for people to live off the state. This is referred to as a dependency culture.