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Growth in singlehood

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A level Sociology (Trends) Mind Map on Growth in singlehood, created by Joy Lewry on 09/12/2016.
Joy Lewry
Mind Map by Joy Lewry, updated more than 1 year ago
Joy Lewry
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Growth in singlehood
  1. Emancipation of women
    1. Wilkinson
      1. 'Genderquake' allows women more freedom of choice.
    2. Changes in social attitudes
      1. Giddens
        1. Living alone has increased and become a 'valued option', wanting independence and identity
      2. Delaying in marriage
        1. Equality Act 2010 and the Equal Pay Act 1970
          1. Makes the workplace fairer for women
        2. Key information
          1. Hall et al 1999
            1. Defined single-hood as living alone out of choice.
            2. Percentage of households where people are living alone
              1. 1961 = 12% 1981 = 22% 2011 = 29%
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