divorce rates

Question 1

divorce

Answer 1

The legal and social dissolution of a marriage/pair-bond, and the legal division of any shared property and obligations

Question 2

divorce rates 1

Answer 2

Emancipation means the freeing of women in terms of political liberation and social change. Sharpe found In the 1970’s women prioritised marriage, relationships and children whereas by the 1990’s they highlighted career, money, friendship and relationships more equally. This reflects their changing values and women are perhaps no longer ready to accept an unhappy marriage as it is no longer the only / most important role they play.

Question 3

divorce rates 2

Answer 3

changes in legislation have made divorce easier. As marriage is a legal contract, divorce requires legal approval; if this approval becomes easier to obtain, then there will be more divorces. The assumption of this explanation is, of course, that there used to be many couples who wanted a divorce but could not have one because their case was not covered by any legislation. All that legislation does is to permit these marriages to end.