2.2 Changing Patterns of Marriage, Cohabitation, Separation, Divorce, and Childbearing

• What are the key features of marriage as a socially and legally recognized union?

  Social recognition, legal status, commitment, expectations
• How does cohabitation differ from marriage in terms of legal status?

  Lower legal rights
• Cohabiting couples have the same legal rights as married couples.

  False
• The purpose of separation is to assess the relationship and consider reconciliation
• Divorce requires court proceedings, while separation is based on mutual agreement.

  True
• In a divorce, individuals are no longer legally married.


  True
• Match the relationship type with its characteristics:

  Marriage ↔️ High social recognition, strong commitment

  Cohabitation ↔️ Moderate social recognition, variable commitment

  Dating ↔️ Low social recognition, weak commitment
• What is the primary difference between separation and divorce?

  No legal dissolution
• Divorce involves a formal court process that ends the marital bond
• What social and cultural factors influence childbearing rates?

  Education, economy, culture
• Order the historical trends in marriage based on their development:

  1️⃣ Arranged marriages for alliances

  2️⃣ Shift to love marriages

  3️⃣ Decline in age at marriage

  4️⃣ Changes in marital expectations

  5️⃣ Rise of same-sex marriages
• How was cohabitation viewed pre-1960s?

  Highly stigmatized
• In pre-1960s, what was the societal attitude towards cohabitation?

  Highly stigmatized
• What are three factors influencing trends in cohabitation acceptance?

  Social attitudes, economic independence, legal landscapes
• Separation was once highly stigmatized but is now more accepted in society.


  True
• Divorce requires legal court proceedings
• Marriage is a socially and legally recognized union between two individuals.


  True
• What are the expectations associated with marriage?

  Shared goals, roles, responsibilities
• Match the term with its characteristics:

  Separation ↔️ Legally married but living apart

  Divorce ↔️ No longer legally married

  Reconciliation ↔️ Intended for potential reconciliation

  Court Proceedings ↔️ Required for divorce
• Separation is intended for potential reconciliation
• Match the aspect with the correct status for divorce and separation:

  Legal Status of Divorce ↔️ No longer married

  Voluntary Action of Divorce ↔️ Requires court proceedings

  Legal Status of Separation ↔️ Married but living apart

  Voluntary Action of Separation ↔️ By mutual agreement
• Order the key factors influencing childbearing:

  1️⃣ Social Norms

  2️⃣ Economic Conditions

  3️⃣ Education Levels

  4️⃣ Access to Healthcare

  5️⃣ Government Policies
• Prosperity or recession can affect decisions to have children
• The age at which people marry has risen as individuals prioritize education and careers
• Before the 1960s, cohabitation was highly stigmatized
• Separation involves legally dissolving the marriage.

  False
• Match the aspect with the correct status for separation and divorce:

  Legal Status of Separation ↔️ Married but living apart

  Legal Status of Divorce ↔️ No longer legally married

  Formalization of Separation ↔️ Often a written agreement

  Formalization of Divorce ↔️ Requires legal court proceedings
• How is separation viewed today compared to its historical perception?

  Less stigmatized
• Married couples gain rights and responsibilities under the law
• Cohabiting couples often have more informal and flexible expectations
• Order the steps in the process of separation:

  1️⃣ Mutual agreement to live apart

  2️⃣ Formal legal separation agreement

  3️⃣ Reconciliation or divorce
• Match the legal process with its description:

  Divorce ↔️ Legal dissolution of marriage

  Separation ↔️ Voluntary agreement to live apart
• What is required to dissolve a marriage in a divorce?

  Court order
• Divorce requires court proceedings, while separation can occur by mutual agreement
• Cohabitation provides the same legal rights as marriage.

  False
• Separation requires mutual agreement between partners.


  True
• What is one key aspect of divorce?

  Legal dissolution
• Childbearing rates may increase during economic prosperity
• What factors influenced historical trends in marriage?

  Social attitudes, economy, law
• During the 1960s-1980s, cohabitation saw increased acceptance