1) There are many individuals in the world today who are living under the definition of single. Give two of the examples of types of singles and briefly describe them in your own words. Why are more people single today?
Voluntary temporary singles are single people that place their lives before finding a mate. So they prioritize an education, career, etc. rather than getting married.
Involuntary temporary singles are people that prioritize getting married, and place that before anything else.
2) Go to http://www.census.gov/hhes/fertility/files/cps/Monte_Ellis_PAA_April-11-13-2013.pdf
and describe three ways that data collection has changed according to this report.
The age range has expanded, questions were asked about the timing of the first birth rather than the timing of the most recent birth, and questions about women's relationships at the time of the first birth.
3) According to your textbook, there are four types of cohabitation. Please list and describe two of these using your own words.
The four types of cohabitation are:
Dating cohabitation- A couple that is not yet married but decided to move in together.
Premarital cohabitation- Testing the relationship before they are actually married.
Trial marriage- Couple lives together to find out what being married is like.
Substitute Marriage- a long-term commitment to people who do not plan on getting married.
4) Would you ever consider cohabitation? Why or why not? If you would consider cohabiting, which of these meanings coincides with how you might view your own cohabiting relationship?
Yes, I would definitely cohabit in the future. I think it's necessary to live with someone before marrying them to see whether you want to spend the rest of your life with them. If you go straight into marriage without living with them for a little while you might realize how much you hate them.
5) Do you believe that cohabiting heterosexual couples should have the same rights as married couples? Why or why not? What if the couple are the same-sex and cannot marry in their state, should they receive the same benefits of married people. Why or why not?
Yes, I think they should have the same rights as married couples. It's the exact same thing but once you're married there's paperwork. Yes, I do believe that they should have the same benefits of married people.
