Yes it is a major reason for divorce. Women are to be somewhat subordinate to their husband. That is just a social law set by God to make matters peaceful. But men exploited that and turned that into abuse and women became tired of that so they stopped submitting. So if a mature couple follow this rule they will both be serving one another in harmony with their natural propensities. Women by nature are shy, nurturing, loving etc. But most of them have practically lost these qualities due to following the general masses. Real Women's Liberation (freedom ) is taking back their jobs as mothers, wives, home makers and helping their husbands career. And if their is time after that a part time job. This is the Vedic system which was given by Krishna (GOD) also known a Allah, Jehovah, Vishnu, etc.
2007-03-19 11:16:17
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answered by Anonymous
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I think if there's any direct corrolation between the advancement of women's rights and the high divorce rate it's that as society progresses and women begin to fight for and gain more rights and respect, women begin to see that they have options. Women are having more opportunities in education and the workplace than even 20 years ago. So if they're in a relationship situation that's not good for them; whether it's 'cause there's infidelity, violence, lack of communication, the sex is bad...etc and they feel it can only get worse if they stay, they're more likely than before to feel that if they were to leave things will be okay. There's not so much of that "I need to stay because the man's the bread winner" thing goin' on.
Speaking from the perspective of someone who considers themselves a feminist and who sees equal rights and responsibilities to be of prime importance, I think if you're in any kind of a committed relationship where the power distribution is unequal, that's an unhealthy relationship. This is suppose to be a spouse-spouse relationship; not an "I'm better than you" relationship. If a guy gets to leave a relationship if he's not happy, so sould the woman.
If this is a heterosexual relationship and the guy feels threatened by their partner's assertiveness and equal rights, maybe they need to check on their own insecurities.
There's nothing wrong with committment. If someone gets in a relationship with someone and feel that they're the one, they should stay. But if two people get in a relationship and at least one person feel the relationship is not working and can't be fixed, they should have the right to leave. There's no use in being committed to a lost cause. No one wins in that situation.
2007-03-26 18:22:39
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answered by cassalecs 3
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It is ultimately feminism that has led to the high divorce rate. It is not without significance that the divorce rate skyrocketed with the advent and growth of gender feminism up to the point where "no-fault" divorce became the law of the land in most states.
Feminists pushed for "no-fault" divorce, coupled with the previously accomplished courtroom bias against men, arguing that women were stuck in loveless marriages all across the US and deserved to be enabled to divorce for no reason whatsoever.
The fact is, "no-fault" gave people the ability to divorce and with the previously instituted "women-need-more-in-divorce standard" that permeates family law, take the lion's share of the proceeds of the marriage. If women were awarded proceeds of the marriage fairly and evenly split, including custody and child support, fewer would be so likely to divorce.
It, like all feminism's ideas is based on the idea that women are like children and should not be held to the same standard as men. Oddly, women file for divorce in approximately 80% of the time.
Since marriage today is about as meaningful as "going steady", there is little reason to take the time to be sure to marry the right person or to work to make the marriage work. When the going gets rough, women, far more than men, want out and usually for some emotional reason rather than abuse, alcoholism, desertion or the like but rather "not feeling loved" or "growing apart". There is no reason to work out problems.
So, yes, the feminist ideal of equality (when it is favoring women) is the very reason for the divorce rate.
2007-03-25 02:52:13
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answered by Phil #3 5
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I think there is a high divorce rate because more people are out of touch with reality. You have women who will fall in love with the idea of being married, and not give a single thought to their duties in a marriage as a partner. The guys in these situations often feel they are marrying a fairy princess, and then pretty soon after the honey moon they realize that this woman could really care less about their feelings. Then you have those lovely individuals who base their entire relationship on sex, well we all know that doesnt last forever, and once they realize each others personalities suck, they are onto greener pastures so to speak. I think people are really selfish these days, and I really do believe people need to pay closer attention to those odd little idiosancrisies their partners have, and figure out whether or not they can honestly live with those people long term, before ever agreeing to marry them.
2007-03-19 19:19:47
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answered by Anonymous
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"Could Equality for the sexes as claimed by Feminists be a reason for the high rate of divorce?"
No. Absolutely not.
Egalitarian relationships are not only the most healthy but are also the most exciting, spontaneous, passionate and growth oriented. Furthermore, there is always a profound friendship between the couple. The friendship is based on deep mutual respect instead of deep mutual insecurity and 'need'. Anything less than an egalitarian union is mutually degrading.
There are no power dynamics in an egalitarian relationship...none.
The type of unions you try to promote are in fact highly manipulative, passive aggressive, oppressive and PARENTAL, and, in time, will undeniably become dull, irritating and despondent...and no doubt end in divorce. It is simply two deeply insecure pre-programmed people relating from a position of pretense. It's not real. What's not real, is not love.
You may not care to recognize this today, tomorrow or even a year from now. But I guarantee you - you WILL come to understand it in time. Perhaps after a divorce ot two.
2007-03-19 12:52:53
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answered by Rain 3
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It really depends on what both spouses are comfortable with.
One aspect of modern feminist theory is the recognition that there are differences between the genders, yet both deserve equal rights, treatment, opportunities, etc,. as does ANYONE from any group of people. (eg. ethnic minorities, gay communities, disabled peoples, etc. )
With this in mind, I believe that there are innate differences between men and women, and the traditional roles for each sex goes back to times when these roles were necessary for survival.
for divorce rates today? perhaps feminism contributes to this, since women are more educated, and more aware of their opportunities than ever. But, this is a lifestyle choice. Some women may choose to maintain a traditional role as housewife, or work part time to be their for the kids, etc. others will be highly career-oriented professionals. perhaps a lifestyle in which both spouses are incredibly busy, individual lives outside of their marriage is a factor in high divorce rates.
another thing is that divorce is more acceptable in society today. traditional beliefs (such as religion that expects marriage to last forever) are faltering, and the single life becomes more and more appealing for various reasons. also, there is much more emphasis placed on physical attraction and the "spark" for couples because of media images. expectations are higher, because it is so easy to just break it all off and find someone new .
I guess the bottom line is, a lot of factors all work together to contribute to divorce rates, equality for sexes, among other factors.
2007-03-19 15:26:08
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answered by bdazz 2
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no longer for my area! Divorce rates should be extreme for most causes in a courting or lack there of one to be precise. people in simple terms favor what they imagine is the straightforward way out now a days, intsead of struggling with to make it valuable. some are valid causes even if and some at the instantaneous are not i visit record both for you: a million. Being married yet no longer being companions in each thing it extremely is major is a huge difficulty, maximum are economic themes. One individual is frequently more advantageous dominating than the different . 2.lack of dedication, some people get married because they experience the rigidity of a situation(early being pregnant, wanting a attitude to get away from their personal kin living house,questioning that their life will strengthen in the journey that they marry ...does no longer have something to do woth being in love. 3. Abuse - actual or psychological unacceptable both procedures no longer gender particular. 4.Drifting aside out of your spouse somewhat nurturing the courting, people attempt to get more advantageous targeted on different concerns like their youthful ones or artwork or more advantageous curricular activities. 5. lack of believe or dropping of it by way of self-worth, or wanting the affection it extremely is fullfilled with assistance from some different person somewhat of their spouse. 6.often times individuals also effect a wedding ceremony or divorce 7.Tragedy - often times a lack of life (little ones ,or verify via reckless habit or violence) The grief is too painful for a courting to face up adverse to.wish those will you in one way or the different to achieve an information of why it really is so extreme.
2016-11-26 23:13:04
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answered by bate 4
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Feminism in itself doesn't have much to do high divorce rates. A byproduct of feminism, however, was an influx of women into the workforce. This helped stagnate wages among men (competition from the opposite sex). Wages haven't kept up with the cost of living here in the US, so it forced many married couples to generate dual incomes. If both wife and husband are working full time, that negates from their ability to communicate with one another. A communication breakdown can thus lead to a divorce.
This is a simplistic answer and is surely not the only cause of divorce, but it's the only real way to attempt to blame feminism for high divorce rates.
2007-03-19 11:18:47
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answered by TooMuch 4
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Perhaps this was true in the early-mid 1970s, when the feminist movement made giant leaps forward. The woman whom a guy married "changed" and they no longer got along.
But, I don't think it's the cause anymore, since the movement isn't a change for younger folks as much as it is the way life has always been.
2007-03-19 15:56:23
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answered by bikerchickjill 5
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Equality of the Sexes as you put it from a feminist perspective means equality before the law, equal access to education and job prospects, not physical equality.
A woman can never be a sperm donor nor can a man become a wetnurse ever.
The reason for the high incidence of divorce is that now both sexes are aware of their rights whereas before, women did not even know they had rights let alone that they could enforce them.
2007-03-19 11:35:23
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answered by Freddy F 4
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