Trends in births outside marriage
Babb, P.; Bethune, A.
Population Trends 81: 17-22
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0307-4463 PMID: 8528788 Document Number: 301703
The sharp rise in births outside marriage has been one of the most striking trends in fertility in recent years. Statistics from OPCS birth statistics and the Longitudinal Study are used in this article to summarise the main trends in births outside marriage in England and Wales. The differences in extra-marital fertility between social classes are then examined, as well as patterns of low birthweight.