Cohabitation Flashcards
1
Q
Describe relationship to marriage
A
not always a relationship, couch lead to marriage of could be permanent
Chester - part of process to marriage
Coast (06) - 75% cohabiting couples expect to money
2
Q
Describe trial marriage
A
Intend to marry if cohabitation goes well
Complete alternative to marraige
3
Q
Why is there an increase?
A
Decline in stigma of sex out of marriage
young accept
more career opportunities for women
secularisation
4
Q
What are the facts of cohabitation
A
2.9 mil heterosexual couples in UK cohabit
69,000 same sex
1/5 - serial cohabitants -one or more previous
