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Divorce Rate
Improving the Divorce Rate
The divorce rate in many modern nations has been steadily climbing in recent generations. This is complex phenomenon that involves many factors and underlying social changes. There are cultural changes that seem to be altering the perceptions of marriage as well as socio-economic changes that also apply stress to many marriages. Despite the trend of an increase in the divorce rate, the benefits of marriage have timeless qualities such as greater economic advantages and a creating a better environment for raising children. Furthermore, there are many advantages to forming a lasting relationship with a partner and one of the strongest versions of this is the institution of marriage. This analysis will consider many strategies that could be used to reduce the divorce rate from different angles. It will consider general social and economic trends as well as strategies that could be used on an individual level to strengthen the institution of marriage.
Overview of the Divorce Rate
This section will consider the divorce rate over time and show how the rate has been steadily increasing over the last few decades.
Drivers of the Divorce Rate
This section will look at items that may influence divorces on a broad level as well as the individual level. This section will serve as the foundation in which the recommendations will be built upon.
The Value of Marriage
This section will look at the value of marriage from different levels and build the foundation of why this institution is one that should be protected in future generations.
Social and Economic Solutions
This section will focus of solution that will consist of promoting cultural perceptions that make marriage more appealing as well as the economic factors that also are needed to create a stable marriage. The divorce rate is not the same for all demographics and income levels and the economics of marriage seems to be an important factor for strengthening marriages.
Solutions of an Individual Level
This section will examine what solutions could be implemented on an individual level to preserve marriages. Such solution might include mandatory pre-marriage training as well as required marriage counseling before a divorce can be granted.
Conclusion
Works Cited
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