Author : Paulin Straughan
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 904742493X
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (474 download)
Book Synopsis Marriage Dissolution in Singapore by : Paulin Straughan
Download or read book Marriage Dissolution in Singapore written by Paulin Straughan and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2009-01-31 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The meanings of marriage and divorce have shifted significantly in the past few decades, particularly in economies in Asia where rapid economic growth has transformed the social fabric. This book arises from possibly the most comprehensive study of divorce done in Singapore. The study highlights the root causes of divorce, and focuses on the impact of changing ideologies on marital stability. Themes that surfaced in the appreciation of why some marriages fail include women's changing expectations and their roles in the family, courtship expectations and the role of romantic love, parenthood demands and work stressors. The discussions are drawn from data collected from a large-scale representative survey of a study group comprising disolved marriages as well as a control group of intact marriages. Scholars investigating marriage and family in Asia will find the rich data content useful. The sociological insight makes the book a relevant read for all interested in family dynamics.