“The Evolution of Divorce: Examining Perspectives and Approaches” Divorce has been a prevalent and controversial topic in society for decades. As attitudes and laws surrounding divorce have shifted, so have the perspectives and approaches towards this life-changing event.

TOPIC ONE ESSAY  (1200 Words)
Read this collection of articles to get you oriented to a broad view of divorce. Summarise key ideas and add commentary about anything that surprises you, anything that you like or disagree with or have an opinion about.
Virginia Rutter (2009) “The Case for Divorce” (Access the link and scroll down for the article, no need to get pdf or other downloads, just scroll down on the page)
http://www.academia.edu/5313043/The_Case_for_DIvorce
Doherty, William (2015) “Reflections on the Divorce Revolution” Psychotherapy Networker July/August 2015
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Real, Terry (2015) “Rowing to Nowhere” Psychotherapy Networker July/August 2015
http://library.esc.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=sih&AN=109372654&site=ehost-live  (click PDF Full-Text icon on left side)
Nelson, Tammy (2015) “The Intentional Divorce” Psychotherapy Networker July/August 2015
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