This weeks classes we discussed how different societal trends for different countries, cultures and religions play a part on their views of intimate relationships. The trends and norms here in American vary greatly from many other countries, especially on the topic of relationships, marriage and how that correlates with birth rates. There are several factors that come into play here; namely, premarital sex, unwed mothers, living alone, cohabitation, delaying marriage, divorce, etc.
I grew up with the religious belief that a man and a woman saved sexual relations until after they were married and that you should have children right away and as many as you are able.
What influences do you think your own cultural or religious backgrounds have on your thoughts of marriage?
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