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Abstract
This paper tests hypotheses put forward by Laslett concerning illegitimacy prior to wand war One. It finds, as Laslett predicts, that age on marriage is inversely related to illegitimacy and that there were substantial differences between localities in illegitimacy. In addition, however, the results also show that economic factors, in particular women's employment opportunities also exercised considerable influence on illegitimacy.
I am grateful for comments on an earlier version of this paper from Mr Peter Laslett. I am also indebted to N. J. Measham for his excellent research assistance. All errors are mine alone.
I am grateful for comments on an earlier version of this paper from Mr Peter Laslett. I am also indebted to N. J. Measham for his excellent research assistance. All errors are mine alone.
Notes
I am grateful for comments on an earlier version of this paper from Mr Peter Laslett. I am also indebted to N. J. Measham for his excellent research assistance. All errors are mine alone.