Divorce

• Divorce reform act (1971)


  Divorce is made cheaper and easier. Irretrievable breakdown is now a reason for divorce
• Hart


  3 reasons for divorce:

  • High expectations
  • Legal changes
  • Increasing conflict
• Feminism


  Gives women the choice and access to leave toxic relationships
• New right


  Leads to state spending and a dependency culture
• Functionalism


  Tolerates divorce as can lead to remarriages