Topic 2: Compare Courtship And / Or Marriage In Yo

Topic 2: Compare courtship and / or marriage in your parents’ or grandparents’ time and courtship and/ or marriage in your timeOutline:Thesis: Unlike in the previous generation, today’s marriages and courtship requires equal contribution from both men and womenCourtship and marriage are men centeredPast generation Men were supposed to initiate courtship and marriageChristian/religious teachings on marriage appliedInter racial/class marriages not welcomedWedding ceremonies importantModern generation women plays an important role in courtshipChristian/religious teachings on marriage not a necessityInter racial/class marriages acceptableWedding ceremonies less importantII. Role of religion in courtship and marriage In Past generation Marriage as a religious milestoneWedding celebrations conducted in a church settingFamily ties established through marriage Marriage vows a necessity In Modern generation Courtship and marriage based on friendship and or compatibilityFamily ties not a necessityMarriage ceremonies can be held in any venueMarriage vows not necessary Termination of marriageIn past generation Divorce was not commonFormal divorce procedures applied2. Marriage was a social/ family issue3. Both partners are responsible for their children4. Society plays an important role in marriage In Modern generation Marriage is an individual affairDivorce is socially acceptableWomen mainly take care of the children following a divorceDissolution are casual Figure SEQ Figure \*