SOCI 200 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Standard-Definition Television, Family Values, Straightaway
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Non-marital cohabitation an important recent trend; changing the cohorts of society. Cohabitation originally seen as deviant, now seen as preferred social norm that precedes marriage. 1965 - 1974 only 10% of marriages included cohabitation prior to marriage. Early 1990"s 55% of marriages were preceded by cohabitation. Earlier half of 20th century very traditional; monogamous, hetero couples are favoured. Latter half of 20th century rise and acceptance of non-marital cohabitation is one trend. Change in union formation pattern can be attributed to: changes in labour markets, educational norms, and welfare state policies, birth control availability, feminist movement, secularization of society, sexual revolution, female labour force participation, rise in divorce rates. Women relied on men to provide protection and provisions. Men relied on women for childcare and meal prep. (srsly) Both relied on kids as economic assets who could provide additional labour for the house.
