Marriage

Cards (22)

  • When did marriage in the UK become less popular?
    Second half of the 20th century
  • What trend occurred in the number of first marriages in the UK during the 1970s?
    It declined despite population increase
  • What significant event caused a peak in marriages in 1940?
    Second World War
  • What has been the trend in marriage numbers since the early 1970s?
    Steady decline
  • What years saw a more rapid decline in marriages?
    1980s and 1990s
  • What factors contributed to fluctuations in marriage numbers after the 1990s?
    Civil partnerships, same-sex marriages, celebrity weddings
  • What year recorded the lowest number of heterosexual weddings in the UK?
    2017
  • What are the possible explanations for the decline in marriage popularity?
    • Secularisation
    • Increased divorce rates
    • High wedding expenses
    • The quest for the perfect relationship
  • How has secularisation affected marriage in the UK?
    Reduced significance of marriage as a religious ceremony
  • What social stigma has diminished regarding cohabitation?
    Living together without being married
  • How have divorce rates influenced marriage decisions?
    Increased divorces may deter marriage
  • What is the average cost of a wedding in the UK?
    Over £27,000
  • What concept did Anthony Giddens discuss regarding modern relationships?
    The quest for the perfect relationship
  • What has been the trend in the average age of marriage since the 1970s?
    It has continually risen
  • What was the average age for men getting married in 2014?
    37 years
  • What was the average age for women getting married in 2014?
    34.6 years
  • How has the age difference between men and women at marriage changed?
    Men tend to marry younger women
  • What were the average marriage ages in 1974 for men and women?
    29 for men, 26 for women
  • What are the explanations for delaying marriage?
    • Less stigma for cohabitation
    • Women's career aspirations
    • Increased life expectancy
  • What percentage of weddings in the UK are religious ceremonies today?
    30%
  • How does secularisation impact the total number of weddings?
    It may not significantly affect total weddings
  • What does Giddens' argument explain about couples' views on marriage?
    Less concern about divorce and remarriage