Different Theoretical Perspectives On The Rise In Divorce Different theoretical perspectives on the rise in divorce

Question 1

Implications of rise of divorce

Answer 1

• Put off marriage by high divorce Rate

• postponing marriage for cohabitation

•large number of lone parents due to divorce

Question 2

Implications of rise of divorce (functionalism)

Answer 2

•divorce allows unhappy marriage to end and good ones start

•BUT it cannot get out of hand or will threaten the stability of nuclear family

Question 3

Implications of rise of divorce (new right)

Answer 3

•divorce, decline in family, loneliness parents and fewer children with stable home

• lack of male role models, producing poverty/ low education/ delinquency

•lone family irresponsible/ dependent on welfare

Question 4

Implications of rise of divorce (feminist)

Answer 4

•welcome the increase
Of divorce as women can escape violence

Question 5

Implications of rise of divorce (Marxist)

Answer 5

•divorce is direct result of capitalism

•marriage is a ruling class concept and divorce is the escape

•nuclear family is suited for capitalism

Question 6

Implications of rise of divorce (postmodernism)

Answer 6

•divorce allows individuals to exercise free will

•GIDDEN- divorce is both liberating and disruptive as it allows them to reflect