Gray divorce : what we lose and gain from mid-life splits / Jocelyn Elise Crowley.
| Author/creator | Crowley, Jocelyn Elise, 1970- author. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication | Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2018] |
| Copyright Date | ©2018 |
| Description | 1 online resource |
| Supplemental Content | ProQuest Ebook Central |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The coming tidal wave of gray divorce -- Before the gray divorce -- Shortchanged : the economic gray divorce penalty -- People who need people : the social gray divorce penalty -- Moving forward personally -- Moving forward publicly -- Data appendix. |
| Abstract | "After twenty, thirty, or even forty years of marriage, countless vacations together, raising well-adjusted children, and sharing property and finances--what could go wrong? Gray Divorce offers a provocative look at the growing rate of marital splits after the age of 50, showcasing the voices of men and women who are considering, going through, or have undergone one. With empathy and insight, Jocelyn Crowley, who has written widely on family issues, uncovers the reasons for why men and women divorce--and the penalties and benefits that each pay for their choice. From the outside, many may ask why couples in mid-life and readying for retirement choose to make a drastic change in their marital status. Yet nearly 1 out of every 4 divorces is "gray." Crowley sheds light on why divorce occurs--seeing marriage in a different lens, understanding the seismic shift in individual priorities, and the impact of the increase in life expectancy. With a deft eye, she analyzes the experiences of women and men as they go through this life transition--specifically how women are affected economically while men are affected socially. With a realistic yet passionate voice, Crowley shares the personal positive outlooks and the necessary supportive public policies that must take place to best help new divorcees. Engaging and instructive, Gray Divorce is a must-read for anyone interested in contemporary American culture"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Source of description | Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on January 05, 2018). |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Crowley, Jocelyn Elise, 1970- Gray divorce. Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2018] 9780520295315 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2017028947 |
| ISBN | 9780520968110 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | 0520968115 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | (hardcover alkaline paper) |
| Stock number | AFDF97EA-314E-4613-96FB-650341266FE9 OverDrive, Inc. http://www.overdrive.com |
| Stock number | 22573/ctv1wqc3h JSTOR |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |