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"White people's perceptions on divorce differ from those of Asian origin."
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Hypothesis "White people's perceptions on divorce differ from those of Asian origin." From living in a multi- cultural community it has become apparent to me through my experiences that divorce has become more socially acceptable amongst white people then Asian people. I want to test and explore possible reasons behind these evident changes in attitudes. I would also like to investigate the impact factors like secularisation and legislation have had on Asian perceptions of divorce. The stigma that existed with divorce in the past, ceases to exist in today's' society because divorce is an accepted norm. There is also a gap in relevant sociological research into Asian perceptions on divorce. (98 words) Contexts/ Concepts Contexts * Ronald Fletcher, " The family and marriage in Britain" (1966) * Bryan Wilson, "Morality and the modern social system" (1966) Concepts * Divorce * Secularisation * Empty shell marriages In 1966, Ronald Fletcher, a functionalist concluded that rising divorce rates were a...
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