Canadian family life

... Many studies have been conducted over the past century concerning Canadian family life. In order to predict what Canadian family life will look like in the year 2100 we must first explore its past, in doing so we will find changes in attitudes, values, legislation, and economic conditions that will present Canadian a variety of choices, which they have never, been accustomed to before. Though some will argue that these changes will result in the end of family life, as we know it, this essay will show that while marriage and divorce rates fluctuates, Canadian's will still have a persuasive desire for commitment and marriage, as it will remain the most popular choice for family life in Canada Post industrialization resulted in urbanization and a clear division of labour. This division of labour consisted of men being providers and breadwinners while women were responsible for domestic duties and child rearing.

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