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... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > law and society > demography of law > divorce and separation
... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > law and courts > law and society > demography of law > divorce and separation

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divorce and separation  

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  • 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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