Trends And Patterns G672

Question 1

Two reasons for the the decrease in Family Size

Answer 1

1) Widespread use of contraception –> secularisation, more availability
2) More dependency –> Life expectancy, stay in education

Question 2

Two reasons for the increase in Cohabitation

Answer 2

1) Changing in woman’s attitudes –> feminisation of labour market, less financial independence on men
2) Secularisation –> In the past, you’d be seen as living in sin if you’re living with the person and not married. Religion has become less important so now it’s not seen as ‘living in sin’

Question 3

Two reasons for the increase in single person households

Answer 3

1) Life expectancy –> women are outliving men, more people are now living on their own.
2) Change in attitudes –> More accepting of women in workplace, living on own

Question 4

Two reasons for the increase in Divorce Rate

Answer 4

1) Change in womens attitudes –> Able to leave relationship as they can financially support themselves.
2) Legalisation - Divorce Reform Act –> Able to get divorced without blaming it on one person.

Question 5

Two reasons for the decrease in Marriage Rate

Answer 5

1) Change in womens attitudes –> Able to financially support themselves and not rely on makes. Giddens: Pure Love, also able to leave the relationship.
2) Secularisation –> Religion is less important so they don’t live in sin

Question 6

Two reasons for the decrease in Single Parent Households

Answer 6

1) Divorce rate increasing –> more family breakdown

2) Change in women’s attitudes –> Black African families can take the children