In this paper we analyse the impact of the gender of children on the stability of marriage. In order to analyse the issue we have conducted a survey with 40 people as well as utilised various economic theories such as the "father involvement hypothesis" (Morgan at al 1988), and Durkheim's division of labour theory (1893). We conclude that having a male child can reduce the odds of divorce.
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