The Decline of Marriage: Why We Need to Prioritise Family Life (Ed Davies)

Marriage rates in the UK have fallen to historic lows, but what
are the consequences?


Ed Davies, research director at right‑leaning anti‑poverty think
tank the Centre for Social Justice, explains what has led to this
shift and argues that it has caused a decline in family stability
with profound consequences for society.


To deal with it he says we need to modernise marriage and adopt a
range of policies that promote family life.


TIMECODES


(00:04:29) The decline of marriage in the UK


(00:06:33) Why is the marriage decline happening?


(00:19:10) Delayed adulthood and rise in autonomy


(00:21:52) Are there benefits to the decline in marriage?


(00:24:49) The consequences of the decline in marriage and family
stability


(00:32:37) Can marriage be modernised?


(00:34:57) Feminism and motherhood


(00:47:04) How this affects the UK’s welfare bill


(00:53:37) The impact of Andrew Tate on young boys


(00:58:57) Ed’s radical ideas


(01:03:57) Amol’s Reflections


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