Sociology A-Level
Demographic trends in childbearing and marriage
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Childbearing has shifted towards smaller families and older first-time mothers, while marriage rates have declined alongside widespread cohabitation.
Topics that use Demographic trends in childbearing and marriage
- Families and Households (AQA A-Level)
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