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