Sociology changing patterns of partnership
Functionalist view
view marriage and the nuclear family as essential building blocks of society, and argue that changing trends in marriage are causing social and moral decline.
nee right view
view marriage and the nuclear family as essential building blocks of society, and argue that changing trends in marriage are causing social and moral decline.
Postmodernist
believing that marriage and romantic, monogamous relationships are not everything and that people have other aspirations in life.
Sociological views on the changing patterns of divorce
Since feminists generally believe marriage is patriarchal and built on women's exploitation, in their eyes, divorce can therefore be a means of escape and liberation
Postmodernists argue
Postmodernists argue that divorce is now common due to increasing individualism and people having more freedom to pursue their own happiness. Similarly, sociologists of personal life assert that divorce is more viable since people have other sources of love and happiness in their lives, e.g. friendships.