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Probert, Rebecca (2015) Cohabitation and marriage in England and Wales. Families, Relationships and Societies, 4 (1). pp. 157-162. doi:10.1332/204674315X14207948135734 ISSN 2046-7435.
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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1332/204674315X14207948135734
Abstract
Over the last 50 years, marriage in England and Wales has shifted from near-universality to being merely one option. A 'marriage divide' has emerged, with the likelihood of marriage being affected by education and income. While few of those marrying cite economic or legal factors as a motivation, the perceived need to attain a certain level of financial security may delay marriage for others, and minor financial incentives such as transferable tax allowances are unlikely to alter this. This article looks at the evidence of the marriage divide and considers whether government policies have the potential to influence people's decision as to whether or not to marry.
Item Type: | Journal Article | ||||
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Divisions: | Faculty of Social Sciences > School of Law | ||||
Journal or Publication Title: | Families, Relationships and Societies | ||||
ISSN: | 2046-7435 | ||||
Official Date: | 1 March 2015 | ||||
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Volume: | 4 | ||||
Number: | 1 | ||||
Page Range: | pp. 157-162 | ||||
DOI: | 10.1332/204674315X14207948135734 | ||||
Status: | Peer Reviewed | ||||
Publication Status: | Published | ||||
Access rights to Published version: | Restricted or Subscription Access |
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