Reasons for Marriage decline Flashcards
1
Q
Religion
A
Secularisation and less stigma associated with cohabitation
2
Q
Divorce
A
Easier to get divorced so people will get married with less thought
3
Q
Expense
A
Average UK wedding costs £27,000
4
Q
Giddens (1995)
A
People now want a “perfect relationship” which may be unrealistic in reality
5
Q
Women
A
Careers flourishing where they were previously dependent on men for financial security
6
Q
Age
A
People living longer and more people opt for mid-age divorce
