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Nuclear family definition
Consists of two parents and biological or adopted children living together. Traditionally considered ideal family structure in many societies.
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Nuclear family summary of change
Neo-conventional nuclear family, now dual-earners. Economic and social shifts - gender equality and changing work roles contributed to transformation of family dynamics.
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Nuclear family key stats
Proportion of households consisting of a nuclear family fell from 39% in 1996 to 29% in 2021
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Marriage definition
Legally and socially recognised union between two people
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Marriage rates summary of change
More couples are choosing cohabitation over marriage
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Marriage rates key stats
2022 - 35,000 marriages, down from 400,000 in 1970. Cohabitating couples 1.5 million in 1996 to 3.6 million in 2021
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Cohabitation definition
Couples living together without formal marriage
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Cohabitation summary of change
Many people choosing to live together before marriage or as an alternative to marriage altogether
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Cohabitation key stats
Grew from 1.5 million in 1996 to 3.6 million in 2021
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Divorce definition
Dissolving a marriage legally
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Divorce rate summary of change
1969 divorce reform act allowed more freedom for divorce. People aren't choosing to get married.
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Divorce stats
Early 1990s - 14.2 divorces per 1000 married couples. Recent years - 8.4 divorces per 1000
