Why Is The Pattern Of Divorces Changing Flashcards
According to hart why have families become more isolated?
Due to economic changes
What does harts theory result in?
A higher emotional burden
What did Allan and crow believe the divorce rates were changing?
Because spouses have independent sources of income
What does it mean if the spouses have independent I come according to Allan and crow?
There in no longer a need to stay together for financial stability
Summary of Allan and crow
People are less likely to put of with conflict because they can support themselves and feel more able to divorce
The statistics for women filing for divorce have increased dramatically
69% in 2005 and 37% in 1946
What did Cooke and gash find?
No connection between amount of times women work and likelihood of divorce
What else did Cooke and gash find no connection in?
The level of earning between husbands and wives and divorce. Suggesting money doesn’t matter
What did Amato find?
Several factors linked to increased conflict between spouses
What did Amato Find some factors??
Marrying young
Being poor
Having a child from a previous relationship
Marrying someone of a different ethnicity
What’s another reason for divorce rates changing?
Secularisation-religion isn’t having much say in society
What does Gibson believe secularisation has an effect on divorces?
It means that some factors that bond couples together are weakened and so divorce is more likely
According to hart, why was the pattern of divorce changing?
Because of conflict between spouses
