SOC214H1 Lecture : Dual -earner Couples - NOV 22
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And if it doesn"t work people get divorced, which is good: the norms are not clear anymore for marriage, it"s a process in which people have to figure out how to marry. There is a trend, gone from companion marriages to individualized marriage. Choice, is always shaped by circumstances, opportunities and social class. Carol and thomos : talks about how the legal system today assumes it is people choice to get married. And those who don"t chose to get married iit is their choice. The issue of choices is something we have to be careful about. American sociologist says marriage is a luxury consumer item. (cid:149) (cid:149) (cid:149) 21- 38 years old is now seen as the new generation in which there is a new stage in life which is called emerging adulthood. First of all if your married you have the right to be supported. Also when you get divorced you have the right to the family home.
