Marriage Flashcards
1
Q
secularisation
A
decline in influence of church
no longer need marriage to have children + live together
3% non religious people married
17% of religious people
2
Q
decline in stigma to alternatives
A
cohabitation, remaining single and children without marriage are socially acceptable
3
Q
CPOW
A
financially independent women no longer need a husband for economic reasons
4
Q
Fear of divorce
A
divorce is common in contemporary society therefore people may reject marriage due to fear of legal process, financial cost and emotional difficulties all caused by a divorce
