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This chapter introduces you to the ways in which marriage and cohabitation have influenced the formation and maintenance of varied family structures in contemporary America. Construct a discussion post that addresses the following:
Studies on cohabitation have shown that cohabitation is most pronounced among people with less education. Why do you think this is? What specific reasons might explain this? What evidence do you have to support your claim?
Some people have made the argument that cohabitation is a precursor to marriage and others suggest that cohabitation is becoming a marriage alternative. Examine Figure 8.7 and argue for either side. How does women’s level of education impact the relationship status of cohabitating couples? Speculate as to why women’s level of education may differentially impact cohabitating relationships.
Based on what you have learned in the chapter, do you believe that there is an important benefit of marriage, something that those who choose to cohabitate might miss out on? Or does cohabitation offer an important benefit that married couples miss out on? Make sure to explain your reasoning.
Main Post Guidelines
Your main post should address all points listed above.
Your main post should be at least 300 words.
Your main post should apply information from the textbook throughout your post. All applied information needs to be cited appropriately using ASA format. Click here to download my guide to citing in ASA format. Ignore the referencing part. You should only be concerned with the citing part.
Do not cite additional sources. You should only be citing your textbook.
Note: I included screenshots of the chapter we are discussing, the author, and figure 8.7. Please only cite from the chapter.
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