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Changing patterns in family life

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  • Marriage and cohabitation: 👥 Giddens (1992) argues that individualisation and choice have led to negotiated relationships based on personal satisfaction.
    • Choice may be limited by economic, cultural, or religious factors.
  • Divorce: 👤 Gibson (1994) notes rising divorce rates due to changes in laws, declining stigma, and greater female independence.
    • Divorce does not always indicate the breakdown of family values.
  • Childbearing: 👤 Wilkinson (1994) links delayed childbearing to women’s educational and career opportunities.
    • Patterns vary significantly between social and ethnic groups

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