Cohabitation, Marriage and Divorce Trends Quiz
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What is the main reason for the rise in divorce amongst older individuals?

  • Divorce Laws favoring younger couples
  • Changing expectations of marriage (correct)
  • Increasing economic dependence of women
  • Impact of rising house prices

    • How have divorce laws impacted marriage according to the text?

  • Made divorce more difficult for women
  • Restricted the reasons for divorce
  • Decreased the divorce rate among young couples
  • Empowered women, granting them independence (correct)

    • What is the significance of the Pure Relationship theory by Giddens mentioned in the text?

  • It promotes the idea of traditional marriage roles
  • It suggests that high expectations could deter people from marrying (correct)
  • It discourages cohabitation before marriage
  • It emphasizes the importance of financial security in marriage

    • How have changing expectations of marriage impacted cohabitation?

    <p>Increased the prevalence of pre-marital cohabitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role have economic factors like house prices played in the trends discussed in the text?

    <p>They have encouraged cohabitation before marriage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor has NOT contributed to the rise in divorce rates according to the text?

    <p>Decrease in the cost of weddings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are individuals more likely to cohabit before marriage today?

    <p>For financial reasons due to expensive weddings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact has the inclusion of statistics on same-sex marriages made in recent years?

    <p>Contributed to a slight rise in divorce rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason behind the increase in cohabitation trends?

    <p>Preference to check compatibility before marriage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are cohabiting couples particularly rising in the 25-34 age range?

    <p>Preferential changes in the legal system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group considers cohabitation less stable than marriage?

    <p>Wilson and Stuchbury 2010</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key impact of the reduction in religious influence on marriage and cohabitation?

    <p>Erosion of the stigma around divorce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the essential difference between cohabitation and marriage?

    <p>Legal recognition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are children of cohabiting parents considered disadvantaged?

    <p>Because cohabitation is inherently unstable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one key reason for the rising number of remarriages?

    <p>Increase in second chances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are some people putting off marriage until later in life?

    <p>Preference for cohabitation first</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between the Allowance System and Pooling as described in the text?

    <p>In the Allowance System, men give a fixed amount of money to their wives, while in Pooling all money goes into a central pot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Hardill find regarding decision making in families?

    <p>70% of couples in 1995 said they had equal say in family decisions, with high-earning women more likely to agree.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of economically active women on the changing roles within families?

    <p>Their presence encourages men to take on more household responsibilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the connection between domestic division of labor and changing gender roles?

    <p>With more women working, men are expected to contribute more to household chores.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key reason for the rise of gender neutrality in family roles?

    <p>The changing landscape of job roles and expectations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text highlight as a main factor influencing decision-making dynamics in families?

    <p>Cultural expectations of a patriarchal society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the decline in the extended family impact family dynamics?

    <p>It creates a need for couples to be more self-sufficient and equal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does technology play in the changing dynamics of gender roles within families?

    <p>Advancements in technology have contributed to the promotion of gender neutrality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dependency ratio based on?

    <p>Children and Elderly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ageism involve?

    <p>Prejudice or discrimination based on age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does structural dependency refer to?

    <p>Unequal sharing in the results of social production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does net migration measure?

    <p>Number of people leaving a country minus those coming in</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines immigration?

    <p>Moving to a different country than your country of origin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does emigration involve?

    <p>Leaving your country of origin for another country</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does globalisation primarily refer to?

    <p>Interconnectedness of cultures and societies worldwide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group is NOT typically considered in the dependency ratio?

    <p>Middle-aged individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is not a component of structural dependency?

    <p>Equal distribution of social production results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Sue Palmer, what is the cause of the trend to 'toxic childhood'?

    <p>Unhealthy food and a lack of play in natural surroundings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What evidence supports Sue Palmer's claim about 'toxic childhood'?

    <p>Increase in mental health problems and lack of interaction within the family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the UNICEF survey in 2013 reveal about the UK's ranking for children's well-being?

    <p>Ranked 16th for children's well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Sue Palmer, what are some consequences of 'toxic childhood'?

    <p>Increase in ADHD and decline in emotional security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Sue Palmer describe the current state of children compared to previous years?

    <p>Children are becoming less distractible, impulsive, and self-obsessed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does Sue Palmer's perspective on childhood show ethnocentrism?

    <p>By suggesting universal childhood principles without considering developing nations' realities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Apart from unhealthy food and poor sleep patterns, what other factor contributes to 'toxic childhood', according to Sue Palmer?

    <p>A lack of play in natural surroundings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Structural dependency means the process by which some people in society receive an unequal share in the results of social ______

    <p>production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Net Migration means the difference in the number of people leaving a country compared to the number of people ______

    <p>coming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Immigration means moving into a country that is not your country of ______

    <p>origin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Emigration means leaving your country origin to go to another ______

    <p>country</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Globalisation means the growing interconnectedness of cultures and societies around the world, due to technological ______

    <p>advances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Push Factors: War, Poverty, Lack of job opportunities or oppressive ______

    <p>government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pull Factors: Welfare state, Education systems, Standard of living, Weather, job ______

    <p>opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Legislation and ______ Controls

    <p>Border</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Globalisation Cultural Diversity Duel ______

    <p>Heritage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Globalisation Cultural Diversity Duel Heritage and ______ Identities

    <p>hybrid</p> Signup and view all the answers

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