Cohabiting, marriage and divorce Flashcards
1
Q
Changing role of women
A
Women no longer need financial security of marriage so they may choose to cohabit first, or leave unhappy marriages
2
Q
Secularisation
A
The reduction of religious influence in society has led to divorce and cohabiting being more acceptable
3
Q
Social changes
A
Changing expectations mean people may leave a marriage if they are unhappy and it does not meet their expectations
4
Q
Legal changes
A
Divorce reform acts allows for easier access to divorce.
5
Q
EVAL - Murphy
A
Children of cohabiting parents are disadvantaged
