Divorce

Question 1

Feminist theory

Answer 1

Marriage is a social institution that legitimated inequalities in regards to housework and childcare
Divorce allows women who are trapped in violent or empty shell marriage to leave and start again.
Cohabitation allows a women to rest the man is right for her before they enter into a marriage

Question 2

Teen married couples

Answer 2

Marriage may tests the maturity of a couple they may have overly romantic views of marriage and unable to cope with their responsibility of a long term relationship and its constaints

Question 3

Working class couples

Answer 3

Are more likely to face financial problems which can lead to argument and eventual marital breakdown

Question 4

Childress couples

Answer 4

May feel less obliged to stay together in comparison to couples with children who may stay together for children’s sake

Question 5

Four or more children

Answer 5

Increased financial burden which can lead to arguments also the couple may not have time to spend together and drift apart