Reconstituted & Cultural (Ethnic Diversity)

Cards (31)

  • What is the definition of divorce?
    Legal termination of a marriage by a court
  • How has the ease of obtaining a divorce changed since the 1970s?
    It has become easier legally and socially
  • What was the percentage increase in divorces in England and Wales in 2019?
    18.4%
  • How did same-sex divorces change in 2019 compared to 2018?
    They nearly doubled
  • What are the three main reasons for the increase in divorce in sociology?
    • Changes in social policies and law
    • Changes in gender roles and women's position
    • Changing social attitudes towards marriage and divorce
  • What significant change occurred in 1923 regarding divorce in Britain?
    Grounds for divorce were equalized
  • What did the Divorce Reform Act of 1969 introduce?
    Irretrievable breakdown as a ground for divorce
  • How did legal changes affect divorce petitions by women?
    They resulted in a rise in petitions
  • How have changes in gender roles affected women's financial dependence?
    Women are less financially dependent on partners
  • What role has feminism played in the changes in women's position?
    It raised awareness of gender inequalities
  • What was not considered a criminal offense in England until 1992?
    Sexual assault in marriage
  • How has the stigma around divorce changed over time?
    It has declined significantly
  • What impact has secularization had on marriage?
    Reduced religious influence on marriage
  • According to Fletcher, what do people expect from their partners?
    To be perfect lovers, parents, and counselors
  • How do modern views of marriage differ from traditional views?
    Marriage is seen as a contract, not sacred
  • What does the privatisation of the nuclear family lead to?
    More stress and tension between partners
  • How does higher life expectancy affect marriage?
    More time for problems to arise
  • What are some alternatives to divorce?
    • Legal separation
    • Desertion
  • What does legal separation entail?
    Partners stay married but live apart
  • What is desertion in the context of marriage?
    Leaving a marriage without justification
  • How do the consequences of divorce vary?
    Based on personal experiences of individuals
  • What is the focus of sociological analysis regarding divorce?
    Influence on beliefs, culture, and values
  • Why is researching divorces and marriages challenging?
    Missing legal records and confusing data
  • What are the sociological perspectives on divorce?
    • Feminism
    • Functionalism
    • The New Right
    • Postmodernism
    • Personal life perspective
  • What do feminist sociologists think about marriage?
    It is a product of the patriarchal system
  • What do radical feminists point out about children after divorce?
    They usually stay with their mothers
  • What do functionalists believe about expectations of marriage?
    High expectations lead to more divorces
  • What does the New Right attribute to the rise in divorces?
    General moral decline in society
  • How do Beck and Beck-Gernsheim view postmodern relationships?
    Individual happiness drives relationship choices
  • What does the personal life perspective focus on regarding divorce?
    Individual meanings and experiences of divorce
  • What was the most common ground for divorce in 2019?
    'Unreasonable behaviour' among couples