SOCI 1311 1st Edition Lecture 19 Outline of Current Lecture I. Contemporary Trends (5)II. Divorce RatesIII. Factors Influencing Divorce (4)IV. Effects of Divorce (3)Current LectureI. Contemporary Trends1. Cohabitation- people living together before marriage. 2. Delaying Marriage- (1960)- average age for men-23, women 20, (2010)- men- 27,women-25.3. Declining Nuclear Family-Breadwinner & homemaker-Dual-Career Families-Working moms and children 4. Child Free Families-Dual-Income, No kids (DINKS) 5. Single Parent Families- 1 parent with kidsII. Divorce Rates1940- 1 divorce out of 6 marriages1950- 1 out of 41980- 1 out of 2 III. Factors Influencing Divorce-Greater opportunities for women in society -Age at first marriage-Changing definitions & expectations for marriageThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.-Divorce is more socially acceptable IV. Effects of Divorce-Women- financially, have deeper friendships than men.-Men- homelife, emotions, have fewer outlets to deal-Children- lack of
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