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1What year was the Divorce Reform Act introduced?
- A1965
- B1967
- C1969
2What are three reasons for higher divorce rates?
- ALess religious, women's attitudes are changing, changes in laws make it easier and cheaper to obtain divorce.
- BMore religious, cheaper to get divorced, different attitudes towards marriage.
- CDivorce rates aren't increasing.
3What Act was introduced in 1949 to help those who couldn't afford a divorce?
- AThe Matrimonial Family and Proceedings Act
- BThe Divorce Reform Act
- CThe Legal Aid and Advice Act
4What sociologust argues that secularisation and a reduction in stigma is the main cause for an increase in divorce?
- AAnderson (1983)
- BWilson (1966)
- CGibson (1994)
5What type of family is genreally preferred by Functionalists? Why?
- ASingle parent families, because they show that the leader of the family is independent.
- BNuclear family, because they function well and provide for society.
- CExtended family, because the whole family can remain close.
6Why might women delay having children?
- AThey have different attitudes/ bigger hopes towards careers, less social pressure towards getting married.
- BThey want to travel first and have fun.
- CWomen just don't want children.
7Since the 1980s. what trends have been found within education?
- ABoys do better than girls in all subjects.
- BGirls do better than boys in all subjects
- CGirls and boys are both working at the same level.
8What does the Equal Pay Act fail to do?
- AGive men equal pay to women.
- BGive women equal pay to men.
- CPay the same amount for all job fields.
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