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Why has the divorce rate increased?

Why has the divorce rate risen over recent decades? This entry maps the explanations — the rise of individualism, the strains of the pandemic, easier access to divorce, the decline of religion, and the empowerment of women.

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The divorce rate has increased because of the rise of individualism

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The divorce rate has increased because of the pandemic

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The divorce rate has increased because it is easier to get a divorce

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The divorce rate has increased because of the rise of atheism

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The divorce rate has increased because of women's empowerment