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What significant change occurred in 1969 regarding divorce?
Rapid increase in divorce rates due to the Divorce Act
The Divorce Act of 1969 made it easier for couples to obtain a divorce, leading to a notable rise in divorce rates.
What was the impact of the 1975 increase in maternity pay?
Increase in single person and single parent households
The increase in maternity pay may have encouraged more single parents to raise children on their own.
What did the 1974 Child Benefits Act lead to?
Undermined the traditional nuclear family
The Child Benefits Act provided financial support that may have reduced the necessity of a traditional family structure.
What change occurred in 1998 regarding family size?
Increase in family size and lone parent families
This change reflects a shift in societal norms and family structures.
What was abolished that affected lone parents in 2004?
Abolition of 50p extra for lone parents
This financial change impacted the support available for single-parent families.
What trend was observed in 2005 concerning adoption?
Increase in same-sex families
The recognition of same-sex couples as adoptive parents has contributed to the rise in diverse family structures.
What legislation was passed in 2004 to support same-sex relationships?
Civil Partnership Act
This act allowed same-sex couples to have their relationships legally recognized, contributing to increased visibility of same-sex relationships.
How have traditional family structures been affected by recent policies?
Undermined
Changes in legislation and societal norms have shifted the traditional view of family, leading to greater acceptance of diverse family forms.
True or False: The changes in family policies have supported traditional families.
False
The policies have generally undermined traditional family structures by promoting alternative family forms.
