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Patterns of Marriage, Divorce and Diversity

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What is Marriage? A legal and cultural monogamous bond between two adults
What is Divorce? The formal legal dissolution of a legal recognised marriage. Before 1969 divorces were expensive and difficult, one person had to be at 'fault' for Adultery, Cruelty, Desertion or Insanity, and both partners had to agree
Name two Policies that changed Marriage and Divorce 1969 Divorce Reform Act, 2020 Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill (Changed the law so that no partner needed to be at fault to divorce)
What were the changes made in the 1969 Divorce Reform Act? Didn't have to 'prove' anything in court, instead could go to solicitors. Divorce possible if one partner had cheated, 'unreasonable behaviour', 2 year desertion (Both agree), lived apart for 2 years (Both agree) or lived apart for 5 years (One agrees)
Name 3 changes in Marriage Decrease in Marriage, Marriage later in life, More Remarriages, Having children later in life, More Cohabitation
Name 3 changes in Divorce Increase in Divorce, More Remarriages, More Lone Parent Families
How did changing Attitudes Towards Women cause changes in Marriage and Divorce? Women used to be thought of as dependent and passive, now it is acceptable to be independent, active and strong
How did Secularisation cause changes in Marriage and Divorce? Secularisation - The process where religion looses its influence and significance on society. Wedding vows are no longer sacred (they are not said 'before God'), making them much easier to break
How did Reduced Function of the Extended Family cause changes in Marriage and Divorce? Family Structures are smaller and less responsible. Weaker socialisation as a result gives children less stable beliefs about Marriage and the family
How did Contraception cause changes in Marriage and Divorce? Contraception is now more accessible and acceptable. Sex is seen separate from child birth making it easier to have sexual relationships without long term commitment. Without children, it is easier to Divorce
How did Social Welfare Policies cause changes in Marriage and Divorce? Increase in the Welfare State and Universal Credit allowed for single mothers and unemployed parents to survive without the need to be in a Nuclear Family
How did Individualisation and Liquid Modernity cause changes in Marriage and Divorce? Individuals became consumers, focusing on choices and pleasure, certainty and security caused by Marriage were replaced by a desire for personal freedom and choice
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