Introduction to Sociology
Fourth Edition
Discussion Questions
- While many people are concerned about the deinstitutionalization of marriage as noted by Andrew Cherlin, what are some of the positive consequences of this deinstitutionalization?
- Do you see yourself as a marriage naturalist or a marriage planner? Why?
- With the recent Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage in all 50 states, how do you see those who are against same-sex marriage resisting this change? Give examples.
- What positive consequences do you think may come of the Great Recession when it comes to family interactions?
- What are the reasons for the decline in marriage in contemporary times?
- What are the effects of globalization on the family? Give examples.
- Discuss the conversations regarding women who choose to “have a career instead of a baby.”