SOC303H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Self-Actualization, Washing Machine, Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill
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It was after the1990s where cohabition rates in quebec really skyrocketed. Quebec: perspective of children birth cohorts of children, children born in 1970s- their parents were in direct marriages in both quebec and. Canada in canada- children born into families that were marriage preceded by cohab has increased: children born in 1997s- quebec- children were born into families that were cohabiting. Entering marriage has an impact on the behaviour of people and that makes them more stable. Has impact on the quality of the relationship- increased communication levels, changes the legal rules applicable to union in many countries (divorce laws, tax laws: selection effects. Who marries and who coha(cid:271)its is (cid:374)ot (cid:858)(cid:863)ra(cid:374)do(cid:373)(cid:863) sorti(cid:374)g of people. People who marry have certain characteristics that they previously have and are linked to union stability. Ie: economic resources (more likely to marry), personal characteristics (better communication skills, conflict resolution skills, positive attitude to marriage)
