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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group considers cohabitation less stable than marriage?

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

What is the essential difference between cohabitation and marriage?

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

Why are children of cohabiting parents considered disadvantaged?

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

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

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

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

<p>Preference for cohabitation first (A)</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. (C)</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. (A)</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. (D)</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. (D)</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. (B)</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 (D)</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. (A)</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. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the dependency ratio based on?

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

What does ageism involve?

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

What does structural dependency refer to?

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

What does net migration measure?

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

What defines immigration?

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

What does emigration involve?

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

What does globalisation primarily refer to?

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

Which group is NOT typically considered in the dependency ratio?

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

What is not a component of structural dependency?

<p>Equal distribution of social production results (C)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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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