JKR: Changing Family Patterns✔️ Flashcards
1
Q
How have families and household patterns changed in the last 40-50 years? (5)
A
- increased divorce rates
- people marry later
- nuclear family decreased
- more people live alone
- less child birth
2
Q
Why may people not be having kids?
A
Focusing on their career, it is expensive to have kids, may not want them!
3
Q
In 1938 only ….. divorces were granted…
A
6000.
In 2000 , over 150,000
4
Q
Why may have divorce risen?
A
Easier to get a divorce, cheaper
Women more independent, less reliance
Husband could refuse divorce in past
5
Q
40% of marriages will end in…
A
Divorce.
6
Q
Why are people getting divorced?
A
People are cohabiting instead
65% of divorce rates by women, higher expectations.
7
Q
Who divorces?
A
People who cohabit before marriage
Young people
People who have a child before marriage.
