Which reform is associated with changes in family law during the second wave?

Which reform is associated with changes in family law during the second wave?

• A. Introduction of no-fault divorce under Family Law Act 1975
• B. Outlawing all divorces
• C. Banning mothers from custody
• D. Forcing women to be housewives

Answer: (A)

The main idea being tested is how second-wave reforms reshaped divorce to emphasize equality and the welfare of children rather than assigning blame. The best answer is the introduction of no-fault divorce under the Family Law Act 1975. This reform allows a divorce to proceed on the basis of irretrievable breakdown, typically after a period of separation (about 12 months), without requiring proof of fault such as adultery or cruelty. It mirrors the second-wave goal of expanding individual autonomy, particularly for women, and modernizing family law so it focuses on fair outcomes rather than punishing or policing marital failure. The other options represent more regressive or extreme ideas that did not align with the era’s push for equal rights and more humane, child-centered approaches to family law.

The main idea being tested is how second-wave reforms reshaped divorce to emphasize equality and the welfare of children rather than assigning blame. The best answer is the introduction of no-fault divorce under the Family Law Act 1975. This reform allows a divorce to proceed on the basis of irretrievable breakdown, typically after a period of separation (about 12 months), without requiring proof of fault such as adultery or cruelty. It mirrors the second-wave goal of expanding individual autonomy, particularly for women, and modernizing family law so it focuses on fair outcomes rather than punishing or policing marital failure. The other options represent more regressive or extreme ideas that did not align with the era’s push for equal rights and more humane, child-centered approaches to family law.