Commitment and the changing sequence of cohabitation, childbearing, and marriage: Insights from qualitative research in the UK

<b>Background</b>: In the United Kingdom, standard, traditional sequences of family events have been replaced by a de-standardized life course; marriage is postponed and no longer necessary for childbearing; unmarried cohabitation has increased. New sequencing raises questions about the...

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Main Authors: Ann Berrington, Brienna Perelli-Harris, Paulina Trevena
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research 2015-08-01
Series:Demographic Research
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Online Access:http://www.demographic-research.org/volumes/vol33/12/