One way in which attitudes to sex and marriage have changed is that there are more secular wedding ceremonies. In the 1960s the majority of marriages took place in the Church. Nowadays only a minority of marriages take place in the church signifying that people are less religious these days.
Another way in which attitudes to sex and marriage have changed is that cohabitation is more acceptable these days. In the 1960s cohabitation was considered to be a sin and unacceptable. In recent times cohabitation has become more acceptable and statistics indicate that most households are not headed by a married couple.
Finally, attitudes to sex have become more liberal. In the 1960s the majority of the population did not have sex until they were married which was usually around the age of 25. A survey conducted in 2004 indicated that the average age of first having sex has decreased to 16 years suggesting attitudes have become more liberal.
One way in which attitudes to cohabitation and marriage have changed is that many societies now accept that people don't have to get married to have children. Whereas in the 1950s and 1960s it was an obligation for people to marry young, even in their late teens, and produce offspring for the next generation, now people tend to focus more on their careers, rather than family life.
Another way in which attitudes have changed is that the mean age at marriage has increased, implying that people cohabit before marrying. In 1961 the mean age at marriage was around 24 years - this rose to around 29 years in 2000, thus showing the increase in cohabiting couples.
Finally, marriage is becoming less popular in many secular countries. Whereas in the mid-90s young women who were pregnant and unmarried would be demoralised and be seen as bringing shame upon their family, modern society now does not recognise this. Cohabiting couples can also lead equally stable lives, staying in a committed relationship. Therefore attitudes to cohabitation have become more liberal.
Is it okay if I don't have enough statistical evidence?
You have to make sure you make at least one point on each.
For example, you could use these three points...marriage are more often secular (decline in church marriages)...higher number of cohabiting couples...average age of people getting married increasing to 31 and 29 for men and women respectively
One way in which attitudes to sex and marriage have changed is that there are more secular wedding ceremonies. In the 1960s the majority of marriages took place in the Church. Nowadays only a minority of marriages take place in the church signifying that people are less religious these days.
ReplyDeleteAnother way in which attitudes to sex and marriage have changed is that cohabitation is more acceptable these days. In the 1960s cohabitation was considered to be a sin and unacceptable. In recent times cohabitation has become more acceptable and statistics indicate that most households are not headed by a married couple.
Finally, attitudes to sex have become more liberal. In the 1960s the majority of the population did not have sex until they were married which was usually around the age of 25. A survey conducted in 2004 indicated that the average age of first having sex has decreased to 16 years suggesting attitudes have become more liberal.
The above answer is an example of an answer for outline how attitudes to sex and marriage have changed.
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ReplyDeletehere goes nothing ...
One way in which attitudes to cohabitation and marriage have changed is that many societies now accept that people don't have to get married to have children. Whereas in the 1950s and 1960s it was an obligation for people to marry young, even in their late teens, and produce offspring for the next generation, now people tend to focus more on their careers, rather than family life.
Another way in which attitudes have changed is that the mean age at marriage has increased, implying that people cohabit before marrying. In 1961 the mean age at marriage was around 24 years - this rose to around 29 years in 2000, thus showing the increase in cohabiting couples.
Finally, marriage is becoming less popular in many secular countries. Whereas in the mid-90s young women who were pregnant and unmarried would be demoralised and be seen as bringing shame upon their family, modern society now does not recognise this. Cohabiting couples can also lead equally stable lives, staying in a committed relationship. Therefore attitudes to cohabitation have become more liberal.
Is it okay if I don't have enough statistical evidence?
statistics are fine...you need to be more definite about your points...as in before it was like this and now it is like this
ReplyDeletemake sure they all make sense
Do I have to refer to both marriage and cohabitation in each of my points? (Because I definitely didn't do that in my first point)
ReplyDeleteI keep thinking I repeat my points!
no - you do not have to.
ReplyDeleteYou have to make sure you make at least one point on each.
For example, you could use these three points...marriage are more often secular (decline in church marriages)...higher number of cohabiting couples...average age of people getting married increasing to 31 and 29 for men and women respectively
Does that make sense?
Oh, okay, thanks!
ReplyDelete:) Good luck for tomorrow
ReplyDeletesorry I didnt reply, I was already in bed when you replied :)
ReplyDeleteI didnt get high on sugar :)