Cohabitation Trends Flashcards
1
Q
How many people between the ages of 16-59 were cohabiting in 1996?
A
3 million (approx)
2
Q
How many people between the ages of 16-59 were cohabiting in 2012?
A
6 million (approx)
3
Q
Which age group are most likely to be cohabiting?
A
25-29
4
Q
What are the two views of sociologists on cohabitation?
A
- that it is a permanent alternative to marriage, that it is a prelude to marriage
5
Q
As marriage decreases, what does the trend towards cohabitation do?
A
Increase
6
Q
Marriage is the fastest growing family trend in the UK - true or false
A
False - it’s cohabitation
7
Q
For those who believe it is a permanent alternative to marriage, what has this increasing trend been interpreted as?
A
- evidence of the declining popularity and social significance of marriage
