Women’s position in society changed

• How has Women‘s changing position lead to an increase in divorce

  .they have more financial freedom

  .therefore more likely to divorce as are financially stable and are less dependant of male wages
• How have women’s position in society changed

  .laws to protect women from discrimination and unfair treatment

  .expansion of education-more women than men go to uni

  .greater earning power of women so less dependent on males wages

  .less societal pressure to marry and have children
• How many divorces in 2021 filed for divorce

  63%
• Why are women more likely to file for divorce

  .they’re more likely in paid work so less quicker to marry and delay having kids

  .welfare benefits so when have support from state if needed