[Solved] People Common Law Civil

 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