divorce Flashcards
(5 cards)
declining stigma
Juliet Mitchell and Jack goody [1997] note a big change since 1960s- rapid decline in stigma attached towards divorce, its more socially accepted meaning more willing to resort to divorce as it solves there martial problems. it has been more normalised and reduces stigma attached to it rather than it being shameful now its seen as a misfortune
secularisation- having no religion
it refers to the decline in the influence of religion in society as a result of secularisation traditional oppositiojs if the Churches to divorce carries less weight in society and people less likely to be influenced by religious teachings when making choices whether or not to end a religious marriages.. churches softened there views on divorce and divorcees they fear credibility
changes in law
it was difficult to obtain in 19th century Britain esp for women it has become easier to get a divorce
1969
2007- 50.50 split asset both partners
1984- legalisation reduced form 3 years to 1 years for pension
changes in the position of women
improved in women’s economic position as they are less financially dependent on husband and are freer to end unsatisfactory marriage rather than tolerate conflict/// 53% in 1971 and 67% in 2013
they normally earn less however changes in law have narrowed pay gap and girls get great success in education this helps them achieve better paid jobs than other generations in past
ALSO recieve welfare benefits to help them not relay on husbands
feminist arguments
feminists argue- many married women have a DUAL BURDEN.. paid work and housework this leads to conflict and divorce they can even perform A TRIPLE SHIFT is at working home,job and responsible for men’s emotions.
public sphere of work legal changes = progress for women but change is still slow in private sphere it remains patriarchal
HOCHSCHILD 1997- women feel more valued at work than at home men remained resistant to housework - source of frustration
