Focus on Divorce as a Social Problem

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DIVORCE Part I: “When you say “family problems” divorce is one of the first things people think of. “ (Henslin, 2011, pg. 344) The divorce rate in the United States is the highest in the world. Approximately fifty percent of marriages end in divorce. A shift in marital roles can be one explanation. “Traditional roles used to provide clear cut guidelines for newlyweds. Today roles are not so clearly defined, which can cause tension and conflict.” ( Henslin, 2011, pg. 352) Many factors such as marrying too young, infidelity, abuse, financial issues and lack of commitment contribute to the rising divorce rate. Statistics show that women initiate divorce twice as much as men. Men seem to be faced with greater emotional adjustment problems than women. Men also seem to remarry quicker than women. For many people the decision to divorce is not an easy one and usually involves lots of thought and lots of pain. The decision to divorce is usually preceded by years of frustration, unhappiness, depression, as well as soul seeking, anxiety, and fear of the unknown. It can also be preceded by years of abuse and neglect. I have chosen divorce because I have experienced firsthand the stress, fear and hardships divorce can bring, individually financially , medically and especially on children involved. Part II: * Divorce has a long lasting effect on the personal lives and well being of women. Women are effected more negatively, emotionally and financially then men. Divorce is a painful experience for almost everyone. Some people are able to handle the stresses of divorce better than others. Some view it as a new opportunity or challenge. The decision to divorce can be extremely difficult. Life is dramatically different. Daily tasks and responsibilities become harder . When a person decides to divorce there are a range of things they can go through. During my divorce I

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