| Description |
1 online resource (65 pages) : colour illustrations |
| Series |
Issues in society ; volume 396
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Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) ; v. 396.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
Annotation. Is the institution of marriage still relevant to contemporary Australians? We are spending less time within the institution of marriage because we are marrying later, and not necessarily remaining married for life. The proportion of separated or divorced Australians has remained stable over the past decade, while the continuing increase in cohabiting offsets the continuing decrease in those living together in marriage. As a result, the overall proportion of Australians living in any kind of residential partnership has remained steady at around 60 per cent over the past decade. Why do people get married, and why do many choose de facto partnerships, which is often a pathway to marriage? Where do same-sex unions fit into the picture? Are de facto relationships more unstable than marriages? This book explores marriage and partnering trends in Australia, and offers advice on how to overcome relationship difficulties and successfully work at lasting couple relationships. For better or worse, marriage remains relevant to most Australians, at some stage in their lives. |
| Contents |
Chapter 1 -- Marriage and partnering trends -- Marriages and divorces in Australia -- Australian census: For better or worse, marriage persists -- Partnering and marriage -- Happily ever ... before and after -- Why do people get married? -- Relationships -- second marriages -- Recognition of same-sex relationships -- 12 reasons why marriage equality matters -- It's. Not. Marriage. -- Cohabitation facts and figures -- Definition of a partner -- How many same-sex couples are there? -- Same-sex couple families with children -- Are de facto relationships more unstable than marriages? -- Many Australians live alone -- Demographics of living alone: key messages -- Chapter 2 -- Lasting couple relationships -- Lasting couple relationships: recent research findings -- 20-year itch -- increase in divorce after long marriages -- What types of factors contribute to difficulties in relationships? -- 10 ways to become a better partner -- Relationships -- tips for success -- Why wait till things go awry? -- Strengthening couple relationships -- Managing conflict -- Exploring issues -- worksheets and activities -- Fast facts -- Glossary -- Web links -- Index. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Marriage -- Australia.
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Unmarried couples -- Australia.
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Same-sex marriage -- Australia.
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Interpersonal relations -- Australia.
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Australia -- Social life and customs.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Policy -- Cultural Policy. |
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Anthropology -- Cultural. |
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Popular Culture. |
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Interpersonal relations |
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Manners and customs |
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Marriage |
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Same-sex marriage |
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Unmarried couples |
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Australia https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39QbtfRv8PPH7gCqhkJ8DK8bM |
| Indexed Term |
Australian |
| Added Author |
Healey, Justin, editor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Marriage and partnership. Thirroul, N.S.W. : Spinney Press, 2016 9781922084927 |
| ISBN |
9781922084934 (electronic bk.) |
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192208493X (electronic bk.) |
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9781922084927 |
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1922084921 |
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