Research suggests that urban areas tend to have less strict social codes and norms and religious backings.  These effects can lead to an increase in divorce.  Also, there are more “fish in the sea” for people of urban areas.  The contrary is true in the rural areas.  Where population is low, there are fewer prospects for another suitor.  Also, in rural areas, there tends to be a higher emphasis on family farm work vs. market work.  It would be harder for a man, or a woman, to leave a marriage where work is not centered on the labor market.  Not only are a man and woman in a marital union, but also partners in business.  They depend on each other to help run the farm.  In the event of a divorce, not only has each lost a life partner, but a business partner as well, making it more difficult to go through a divorce.

What do you think?

Research suggests that urban areas tend to have less strict social codes and norms and religious backings. These effects can lead to an increase in divorce. Also, there are more “fish in the sea” for people of urban areas. The contrary is true in the rural areas. Where population is low, there are fewer prospects for another suitor. Also, in rural areas, there tends to be a higher emphasis on family farm work vs. market work. It would be harder for a man, or a woman, to leave a marriage where work is not centered on the labor market. Not only are a man and woman in a marital union, but also partners in business. They depend on each other to help run the farm. In the event of a divorce, not only has each lost a life partner, but a business partner as well, making it more difficult to go through a divorce.

What do you think?

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