Divorce in the UAE

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Divorce in the UAE

• Causes and Effects

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Introduction 1

• Definition
• Divorce is one of the most serious social
  problems in the UAE. For various reasons, it has
  become very common, and it affects all levels of
  society.

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Introduction 2

• Past Present
• In the past, divorce was quite rare. Today,
  however, a majority of marriages break up in the
  first few years.

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Introduction 3

• Thesis
• This essay will examine the causes of the high
  divorce rate and look at some of its effects on
  the country.

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Causes of Divorce
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Causes

• Topic
• Divorce is a complex issue with more than one
  cause.

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Causes

• Cause 1
• One of the main factors is the rapid change in
  society
• Families in the UAE no longer stay together.
  People live away from their parents, and women
  often work outside the home. The traditional
  rules of marriage have changed.

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Causes

• Cause 2
• Another factor is pressure to marry.
• Many young people rush into marriage. Their
  parents also often push young people into getting
  married.

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Causes

• Cause 3
• A third cause is unrealistic expectations and
  lack of preparation.
• The main emphasis is on the cost of the wedding,
  not on the difficulties of sharing life with
  another person. Married life is not just roses
  and chocolates.

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Effects of Divorce
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Effects

• Topic
• The high levels of divorce have had many effects
  on children, women and even the economy.

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Effects

• Effect 1
• The biggest effect is on children
• Children of divorced parents often have social or
  emotional problems. They may lack support or care
  in the home, or have difficulties in the new
  family. They many even have problems at school or
  with the police.

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Effects

• Effect 2
• Women are also affected.
• It is difficult for a divorced woman to find
  someone to marry. They may also suffer from
  financial problems or from not being able to see
  their children.

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Effects

• Effect 3
• Men, of course, are also affected.
• After divorce, many men look for foreign wives or
  girlfriends in the hope of finding a suitable
  partner. However, they may also find it difficult
  to find someone else. They may also suffer from
  financial problems as a result of their divorce.
  In addition, they may have problems dealing with
  their children.

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Conclusion
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Conclusion

• Definition/Summary
• In conclusion, divorce is a serious issue with
  major implications for children, men, women, and
  society.

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Conclusion

• Future
• If we do not prepare our young people for
  marriage, and help couples to stay together, we
  will be building up trouble for our society and
  children.

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Causes and Effects of Divorce
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Divorce in the UAE

• Causes and Effects