FRHD 1020 Chapter 11: Textbook - Chapter 11 (Second Time Around)
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Textbook: the family dynamic a canadian perspective fifth edition. About 1 in 10 had been married more than once 2001 survey. Single marriage typical of older people who have not divorced or did not remarry after widowhood. 33. 9% of marriages, in 2002, had at least one partner who had been previously married. Divorced people accounted for most remarriages, more than doubled from 1971-1996 but now levelled off. Number of divorced people not wishing to remarry has increased since 1996. Until end of wwii, more remarriages followed death of a spouse; now common to remarry after divorce. 1970-1972, 58% of women and 23% of men were widowed, divorced 19%. Life expectancy has increased, decreasing likelihood of becoming a widow; divorce laws drastically changed; improved pensions and acceptance. Divorce rates of second marriages are higher than first marriages, but more stable. Remarriages also include additional relationships when children are involved, step-mother and mother, etc.