Instructions: For this week’s discussion, select and read three out of the four articles from the list below. Take notes on two changes, two choices, and two constraints related to singlehood and cohabitation in the United States.
PICK 3 ARTICLES ONLY – Required Readings (cite by name and date)
- Fry, R., & Parker, K. (2022, March 11). Rising Share of U.S. Adults Are Living Without a Spouse or Partner. Pew Research Center’s Social & Demographic Trends Project. Retrieved October 15, 2022, from https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2021/10/05/rising-share-of-u-s-adults-are-living-without-a-spouse-or-partner/Links to an external site.
- Hurst, K. (2022, March 11). Rising share of Americans see women raising children on their own, cohabitation as bad for society. Pew Research Center. Retrieved October 15, 2022, from https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2022/03/11/rising-share-of-americans-see-women-raising-children-on-their-own-cohabitation-as-bad-for-society/Links to an external site.
- Brown, A. (2022, April 6). Most Americans who are ‘single and looking’ say dating has been harder during the pandemic. Pew Research Center. Retrieved October 15, 2022, from https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2022/04/06/most-americans-who-are-single-and-looking-say-dating-has-been-harder-during-the-pandemic/Links to an external site.
- Graf, N. (2020, May 30). Key findings on marriage and cohabitation in the U.S. Pew Research Center. Retrieved October 15, 2022, from https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/11/06/key-findings-on-marriage-and-cohabitation-in-the-u-s/Links to an external site.
Your Initial Post must address all 3 questions below:
- Based on the survey data revealed in three articles, what are the most important choices (2), constraints (2), and changes(2) related to the rising share of singles and cohabitants in the US?
- How does this trend data compare or contrast with your own personal experiences (or others you know) with singlehood and cohabitation?
- What are two recommendations you would give to others, your current or future children, or family members about the choice to be single or to cohabitate with a partner?
Rubric Check List
Did your post have at least 100-200 words? The post is very detailed, with quality responses.
Did your posts have any grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors?
Did you edit your work in WORD or use www.grammarly.com first?
Did you analyze the readings for changes, constraints, and choices?
Did you select and discuss three readings?
Did you use appropriate in-text citations along the way?
Did you provide a complete list of the three articles as references in APA style at the end of your post? See https://www.scribbr.com/category/apa-style/Links to an external site.
