Concept information
Preferred term
divorce and separation
Definition
- Divorce is technically the formal dissolution of marriage; more broadly conceived it is the catalyst for the increasing family fragmentation characterizing contemporary Western societies. From a societal perspective, divorce reflects the changing societal values and norms concerning marriage, gender, children, parenting, and caregiving. [Source: Encyclopedia of Law & Society: American and Global Perspectives; Divorce and Separation]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/divorce_and_separation
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