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[Change and consistency in nuptiality in Mexico]
Revista Mexicana De Sociologia
|January 1, 1993
Summary
This study analyzes Mexican nuptiality trends from 1930-1990 using census data. It examines changes in marriage rates for both married and common-law couples, highlighting gender differences.
Area of Science:
- Demography
- Sociology
- Mexican Studies
Background:
- Understanding marriage patterns is crucial for demographic analysis.
- Mexican census data offers a unique resource for studying nuptiality over time.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze recent trends in nuptiality in Mexico.
- To trace the development of marriage rate indexes from 1930 to 1990.
- To differentiate changes between married and common-law couples and analyze sex-based differences.
Main Methods:
- Utilized comprehensive Mexican census data.
- Analyzed trends in nuptiality from 1930 to 1990.
- Compared married and common-law unions, examining sex-specific patterns.
Main Results:
- Census data allows for simultaneous analysis of married and common-law unions.
- Identified distinct trends in marriage rates over the 60-year period.
- Revealed differences in nuptiality changes between sexes and union types.
Conclusions:
- Mexican census data provides a robust foundation for nuptiality research.
- Significant shifts in marriage patterns occurred between 1930 and 1990.
- Further research can explore the socio-economic factors influencing these observed trends.