Sociological theory view on divorce - Functionalists
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What do functionalists (Fletcher 1966) say marital breakdown is evidence of?
Marriage becoming more valued today
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What do functionalists believe relationships demand in modern society?
Higher standards of marital behaviours from partners
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What do functionalists believe higher divorce rates reflect?
Better quality surviving marriages and remarriages
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AO3 of functionalist view - feminism
Feminists criticise them for ignoring the oppression of women in the family which is shown by more women petitioning for divorce
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According to ONS (2019) what percentage of women petition for divorce?
61%
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