Summary
Marriage rates in the UK have dropped to record lows. A Radio 4 episode discusses the reasons behind this decline and its impact on family stability and society. The episode suggests modernizing marriage and implementing policies to support family life.
Key Facts
- Marriage rates in the UK are at an all-time low.
- The discussion airs in an episode of the BBC Radio 4 show "Radical" hosted by Amol Rajan.
- Ed Davies from the Centre for Social Justice explains factors leading to fewer marriages.
- The episode suggests that lower marriage rates affect family stability.
- Ideas to address this issue include modernizing marriage and supporting families with specific policies.
- The conversation covers topics like delayed adulthood, autonomy, and the role of feminism and motherhood.
- The impact of falling marriage rates on the UK's welfare spending is also discussed.
