Marriage and the Family Assignment Read Chapter on Living Alone, Cohabiting, Same-Sex Unions, and Other Intimate Relationships. The issue of cohabitation is a debated topic in terms of cultural
Marriage and the Family
Assignment
Read Chapter on Living Alone, Cohabiting, Same-Sex Unions, and Other Intimate Relationships.
The issue of cohabitation is a debated topic in terms of cultural acceptability and societal norms.
1. Write each question, then write your response. There are four specific questions that required your response. Write no less than 3 pages.
Based on your understanding of the reading and notes and some internet research –
a) What are your thoughts about cohabitation?
b) Is cohabitation a good thing or a negative thing?
c) What is the basis of your opinion (research) on cohabitation?
d) Is cohabitation a societal norm, cultural norm, or personal decision? Explain.
2. Review the alternatives to marriage below. Explain in no less than 200 words the similarities and differences between – Civil Union; Domestic Partnership and common law. –
FOR YOUR INFORMATION:
ALTERNATIVES TO MARRIAGE:
- COHABITATING
- SINGLE
- LIVE ALONE
- LIVING WITH PARENTS
- LIVING TOGETHER WITH OTHER PEOPLE
- COMMON LAW
- CIVIL UNIONS
- DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIPS
This week's submission consists of two specific assignments and APA requirements
APA REQUIREMENT -
- DOUBLE-SPACE, HEADINGS (YOU CAN USE THE QUESTIONS)
- INCLUDE 3 IN-TEXT CITATIONS -1 FROM YOUR TEXTBOOK; 2 FROM THE INTERNET RESEARCH
- REFERENCES
Course Materials: Lamanna, Mary Ann and Agnes Riedmann. Marriages and Families, 13th ed. Cengage, 2018.ISBN: 978-128573697-6
Heterogamy and Marital Stability
Differences in values and interests can result in a lack of mutual understanding.
Marriage may create conflict between the partners and parents, relatives and friends.
High divorce rate may reflect that the partners have less conventional values
Homogamy
People tend to marry people of similar race, age, education, religious background, and social class.
Endogamy: marrying within one’s social group.
Exogamy: marrying outside one’s group.
Heterogamy, marrying someone dissimilar in race, age, education, religion, or social class.
Reasons for Homogamy
Live in close proximity.
Culture encourages people to marry others similar to themselves.
People are more comfortable with others from similar backgrounds.
People want to strike a fair exchange.
Examples of Heterogamy
Interfaith Marriages
Interclass Marriages
Interracial/interethnic marriages
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LECTURE NOTES – COURTSHIP
Patterns of Courtship (not limited to the items below; courtship also depends on one's cultural experiences)
1. Physical Dating –sex/no sex
2. Virtual dating
3. Online chatting
4. Messaging
5. Telephone conversation
6. Texting
7. Writing letters
8. Sending Gifts
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