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以离婚为例子。。 Introduction Problem of rising divorce Australian Bureauof Statistics figures Argument of essay- that socio-economic explanations are the more comprehensive. Explanation 1 (Type - legal) Summarise Bilton et al. -Changes in divorce rates can be best explained by changes in legal system. Evaluation Problem is thatthis type of explanation does not consider why laws have changed in the firstplace. More underlying explanation needed. Explanation 2 (Type - socio-economic) Summarise Nicky Hart -Changes in divorce rates can be best explained by fundamental changes insociety (mainly economic changes). Evaluation This explanationcannot account for all cases of divorce. But is more probing than narrow legalexplanation. Implications of explanations
(What types of solutions exist?) Implications of explanation 1 (legal) If rises indivorce are a consequence of liberal divorce laws, obvious way to stem rise isto make divorce less obtainable. However - not a genuine solution, also asolution not favoured by Australians. Implications of explanation 2 (socio-economic) If maritalconflict can be traced to changes in the capitalist system and economiccircumstances of family, there is a need for social policies that supportdisadvantaged families. However governments reluctant to fund social welfareprograms. Conclusion
Which explanation is most helpful? Restatement ofargument - socio-economic explanations provide the more useful framework. Alsothe need for a historical perspective - family instability is not unique to thepresent.
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