Topic 2 - Theorists Flashcards
Give a pair of theorists who think stigma around divorce has changed.
Mitchell and goody - argue that since 1960 there has been a significant decline in the stigma around divorce.
Give a theorist who thinks rising expectations of love affect divorce.
Fletcher (a functionalist) suggests the high expectation people place on marriage results in an increase in divorce rates.
Give a theorist who thinks marriage is anti-women
Hochschild - argues home life for women is unfavourable compared to work life where they are treated as an equal.
Give a theorists who provides a reason that cohabitation is increasing.
Chester argues for most cohabitation is part of the process of marriage
Give two statistics for how marriage has changed
On average, people are marrying later 32 for women 34 for men
Marriage rates are at their lowest since 1838
Give one piece of evidence that cohabitation is increasing
Cohabiting couples with children are the fastest growing family type
Give a theorist who supports same-sex relationships increasing
Stonewall - 71% of Gen Z identify as straight compared to 91% of baby boomers
Give a piece of evidence for one-person households increasing
In 2022 13% of all households are one-person
Give a theorist explaining why LATs are increasing
Duncan and Phillips found couples didn’t live together due to financial constraints
How does childbearing differ in today’s society (provide evidence)
In 2021, more babies were born outside of marriage than inside (51%)
Give a theorist who provides a reason why lone-parent families are increasing
Cashmore - found wc women chose to live alone on benefits due to past experiences with abuse
