1. Patterns of Marriage, Co-Habitation and Divorce
In the early 19th century the grounds for divorce became equal for men and women however women were still less likely to apply for divorce not only because of the expense of divorce but also because they were financially dependent on the man. ... Shelton and John (1993) noticed that women in cohabiting relationships don't have to do as much housework as women in a marriage this could be because cohabiting couples are able to negotiate rules which make the workload equal for both partners. ... The changes in laws and an increase in the feminist movement meant that women were no longer ...
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