Marriage in the recent years have decreased and divorce rates have increased in the American society. Marriage is a lifetime commitment which can be overwhelming when in a troublesome relationship. Divorce was not widely accepted and people, especially women were frowned upon in the American society if they were divorced. Many people where in empty-shell marriages, defined by AS Level and A Level Sociology as, when a couple continues to live together, even though the marriage may be effectively over, for reasons other than love. In the United States prior 1950 divorce was not prominent in society. Around 42% of marriages end in divorce, while 70% of divorce petitions come from women with the most common complaint being unreasonable behavior
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Divorce has become much more socially acceptable, there is less stigma surrounding it. This makes divorces less of a “big deal”, for example whereas previously divorce might have hindered a career due to public outrage that is no longer a problem. The stigma surrounded by divorce attitudes increased divorce because in the past divorces and divorcees were shunned and churches condemned divorce while today divorce has become more socially acceptable so couples are more willing to resort to a divorce. There has been a shift in the concept of religion in the American society, with growing securitization. Cambridge University, AS Level and A Level Sociology, defines secularization as the declining influence of religion on society. Secularization has led to marriages becoming less sacred and important. Divorces are more widely accepted, explaining the rise in rates. Secularization has weakened the churches and less people are influenced by religious teachings and the churches have loosened their stance on …show more content…
Women are more likely to be unhappy with their marriage than men. This change in role of women is vital in explaining the divorce rate rise because they now have the power to do something about a marriage they are not happy in, which leads to divorce. The change of gender roles in society is major role in society. Functionalist in sociology argue that people find the reality of marriage disappointing. In the past people often married for economic reasons, today most people marry for love and happiness. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, about 50 percent of marriages in the United States end in divorce, and about 80 percent of the divorces are initiated by women. In the 20th century the defined gender roles of marriage were seen as: the husband as breadwinner and protector and the wife as homemaker and mother. Even when woman entered the work field, there was the idea of patriarchy in society. But in the recent decades due to socioeconomic changes in society that idea of patriarchy is shifting. Less women today are marrying for economic stability which means they are less tolerant of certain actions within their marriages. Divorce is defined by Merriam-Webster as the action or an instance of legally dissolving of a marriage. The portrayal of divorce has changed with the shift in ideologies of society. With a slightly more open minded, and less patriarchal society. The increase rise
Divorce has become much more socially acceptable, there is less stigma surrounding it. This makes divorces less of a “big deal”, for example whereas previously divorce might have hindered a career due to public outrage that is no longer a problem. The stigma surrounded by divorce attitudes increased divorce because in the past divorces and divorcees were shunned and churches condemned divorce while today divorce has become more socially acceptable so couples are more willing to resort to a divorce. There has been a shift in the concept of religion in the American society, with growing securitization. Cambridge University, AS Level and A Level Sociology, defines secularization as the declining influence of religion on society. Secularization has led to marriages becoming less sacred and important. Divorces are more widely accepted, explaining the rise in rates. Secularization has weakened the churches and less people are influenced by religious teachings and the churches have loosened their stance on …show more content…
Women are more likely to be unhappy with their marriage than men. This change in role of women is vital in explaining the divorce rate rise because they now have the power to do something about a marriage they are not happy in, which leads to divorce. The change of gender roles in society is major role in society. Functionalist in sociology argue that people find the reality of marriage disappointing. In the past people often married for economic reasons, today most people marry for love and happiness. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, about 50 percent of marriages in the United States end in divorce, and about 80 percent of the divorces are initiated by women. In the 20th century the defined gender roles of marriage were seen as: the husband as breadwinner and protector and the wife as homemaker and mother. Even when woman entered the work field, there was the idea of patriarchy in society. But in the recent decades due to socioeconomic changes in society that idea of patriarchy is shifting. Less women today are marrying for economic stability which means they are less tolerant of certain actions within their marriages. Divorce is defined by Merriam-Webster as the action or an instance of legally dissolving of a marriage. The portrayal of divorce has changed with the shift in ideologies of society. With a slightly more open minded, and less patriarchal society. The increase rise