研一英语教学课件：Lesson 12, Part 2 .pptx

Lesson 12, Part 2: MarriageMarriage trends in the West…How old are Westerners, on average, when they get married?Marriage TrendsToday, many people in Western countries are getting married later in life – for example, in Western Europe the average marriage age is now over 30 years old.Marriage in AmericaIn America the average marriage age for men is 30, and for women it is 27.Why are people waiting until they are older to get married?EducationMany people are studying for longer and then taking time to focus on starting their careers.(Source: /wp-content/uploads/2013/03/KnotYet-FinalForWeb.pdf/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/KnotYet-FinalForWeb.pdf).MoneyMany people want to make progress in their career and save money before they think about marriage or starting a family of their own.IndividualityPeople are giving themselves more time to grow and develop as individuals, and waiting until they really find the right person.In short… Marriage seems to mean something different today.For my grandparents’ generation, marriage was a basic part of life.In the 21st century, getting married is seen as a serious decision that people think about very carefully.Another difference from my grandparents’ generation… Divorce.Today, in some Western countries more than half of marriages end in divorce.So, why do people get divorced?According to statistics from the US Government, money and education are important factors. Highly-educated couples with enough money to support themselves and their families are more likely to stay together.(Source: /opub/mlr/2013/article/marriage-and-divorce-patterns-by-gender-race-and-educational-attainment.htm/opub/mlr/2013/article/marriage-and-divorce-patterns-by-gender-race-and-educational-attainment.htm).Another major factor… age.According to US Government statistics from the past few decades…For those who got married between the ages of 23 and 28, 43% got divorced.For those who got married between the ages of 29 and 34, 36% got divorced.For those who got m