divorce reform act made it more easy just broke down
divorce dissolution removed the blame game
INCREASE OF DIVORCE RATES
changing social attitudes - socially acceptable due to individual choice and in need for confluent love
INCREASE OF DIVORCE RATES
secularisation - less influence on society so marriage not seen as permanent and no religious significance
INCREASE OF DIVORCE RATES
higher expectation of marriage due to higher standards and being able to leave if not met easily
INCREASE OF DIVORCE RATES
changes in womens position as they are more career driven and independent so can divorce if unhappy with no financial constrainsts
CONSEQUENCE OF RISING DIVORCE RATES
CHILDREN - nr argue divorce negatively impacts children and can suffer social problems or can have a positive impact if theres less conflict at home and regular contact
CONSEQUENCE OF RISING DIVORCE RATES
FAMILY STRUCTURE - more single parent and reconsituted can cause conflict. more one person of men as they live alone when women get custody