Discussion (3)
Objective: discuss how marriage has changed over the past two centuries.
Instructions: in 200 words, discuss how marriage has changed over the past two centuries. Explain how marital relations have changed as well as the requirements for getting married. What did it mean to get married in the 20th century and what does it mean to get married today? Do you agree with the points Cherlin and Coontz make?
Successful completion of this activity requires you to:
- Clearly explain two ways in which marriage has changed over the past two centuries. Consider how the requirements for getting married has changed, the meaning of marriage as well as how marital relationships have changed. The explanation provided must be at least 200 words in length.
- Use the theories of concepts studied in the lesson as part of your response. Reflect upon the ideas presented by Cherlin, Coontz, Gottman, Weitzman and any additional readings you have done on marriage.
- Reflect upon one of your fellow classmates' postings and either add to or question the points made within your classmates' postings. The reply posting must be at least six sentences in length.