*Topic 1: “The deinstitutionalization of American
marriage”
Deinstitutionalization of marriage which means the
weakening of social norms on the way people feel about it. Some people argues
that marriage has declined due to it no longer being considered as a universal
setting for childbearing, gay and lesbian relationships, and the high number of
people of cohabitating. Since marriage in deinstitutionalizing, cohabitation is
institutionalizing. Furthermore, marriage is now a choice, not a
necessity. Since single parenting and
cohabitation are so acceptable in our society now, Why do people still want
to get married? Which direction do you
see marriage heading in the future (more marriage, less marriage, a
continuation of the deinstitutionalization of marriage)?
*Topic 2: “Marriage: the good, the bad and the greedy”
What are the pros and cons of marriage? What do you buy into more? Explain. How does
marriage weaken ties to the community and to kin? Explain why marriage is
greedy. Do agree or disagree with this
and why? Explain what marriage promotion does.
*Topic 3: “Families formed outside of marriage”
What are the pros and cons of cohabitating? Should
police allow for more domestic partnership benefits? If so, why marry? What are your thoughts on cohabitation? Would you ever? Have you and if so, what have
been your experiences on it?
*Topic 4: “Women without children: A contradiction in
terms?”
Discuss some of the reasons why some people do not
want children. What might influence your decision to have them or if you have
kids, what influenced your decision?
*Topic 5: Apply
any of the readings this week to your own life.
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