...| | | Intercultural Paper | | | | | |Jennifer Minnerup | |September 15, 2011 | Jennifer Minnerup Bernadette Lewis Ivy 101 March 7, 2008 Minnerup 1 I choose this subject to write about because I think that it is still a big issue in the world today. This subject is a very touchy one in my family because my aunt is dating an African American man and my grandfather would have a heart attack if he ever found out. I think that this is an important issue still in the new age as it was in the old and I would like everyone to know it doesn’t really matter about your skin color it is about what you have to offer from inside. Interracial romance had been an issue in the United States since the first English settlers established the seventeenth century. Over the years, views toward interracial relationship in America have changed greatly. However, there are still many biases...
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...will inevitably start asking questions about marriage or even downright pressure you into taking this step. But is getting married such a good idea? I believe not, since, nowadays, at least in the developed countries, it doesn’t bring truly valuable benefits. Marriage is no longer necessary legally or practically. Once upon a time, for a woman, getting married meant ensuring financial security and gaining access to a variety of legal rights they wouldn’t dream of otherwise. But now, in the modern world, years after the feminist movement has established legal rights for women, we no longer need marriage to get access to certain benefits. Nowadays, women are highly educated and actually constitute the majority of the workforce in the US. Furthermore, we no longer require a marriage license to be allowed to visit our partner in the hospital, and, for a lot of us, getting married doesn’t even imply a tax break. Marriage does not guarantee fidelity. Many people get married hoping that the sanctity of marriage will reduce the chances of being cheated on. But if your spouse doesn’t respect your relationship and is tempted to cheat, a piece of paper will have no power in preventing infidelity. Actually, it seems that in around half of marriages, one of the spouses will have an extra-marital relation at some point. There’s no longer a stigma on you if you have a child without getting married. While, in the past, having a child before marriage was terrifying for a woman due to social stigmatization...
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...Increasingly, children are growing up in cohabiting households, rather than with married parents. Nearly 20 percent of births today are to cohabitating parents, according to Susan L. Brown at the Center for Family and Demographic Research.Almost 40 percent of children will spend time in a cohabiting household by age 16. Living together is now common, but it is not without consequence—particularly for children. The effects of this family structure on children are just beginning to be understood. However, initial research by Brown and others suggests cohabitation is generally a less stable family structure than married couple or single-mother households. While there is some evidence that children in cohabiting households fare worse than those in married or single-parent families on several key indicators (Manning & Lamb, 2003), what is less clear is why. Do these negative outcomes stem from something inherent in the family structure? Or are these effects due to the types of parents who choose to cohabit (rather than to the experience of cohabitation itself)? How does living in a cohabiting household affect both children and adults? Impact on Children Development Spending extended time in cohabiting households at an early age is linked to slowed cognitive growth and language acquisition in children. Brown notes that even in stablecohabiting households, children show smaller gains in mental development. The Urban Institute finds children in cohabiting homes are also less...
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...Everyone deserves the right to be with someone they love and, enjoy the rights other so enjoy. Same-sex marriage has been on the political and social radar over the past few years and is something to consider when advertising. Many chains use this issue in their advertising to either support same-sex marriage or oppose same sex marriage, using a variety of appeals to lure in consumers. Same-sex marriage is something that should be legal and for all to enjoy. However, there are groups out there that believe it is only between a man and a woman, which is what they constitute as marriage. Although one may agree with legalizing gay marriage under the appeals of Jib Fowles, marriage inequality having impacts upon a person’s health, discrimination, and sharing legal rights others enjoy according to the advertising appeals of...
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...Financial stability has always been regarded as the most important factor in ensuring a happy marriage. It is the pillar that holds a family together just like how pillars (the foundation) are imperative in preventing buildings from collapsing (good analogy). Without financial stability, marriages often end in divorce. A recent poll by the Jiayuan match-making website has shown that sixty percent of 1000 women are not in for ‘naked marriages’ this means that more women will only decide to tie the knot if their spouse owns a house. This just further proves (word choice - emphasizes) the importance of financial stability in marriages and that it plays a big role in ensuring happy marriages. So, what exactly is financial stability? In my opinion, being financially stable does not necessary mean that one needs to be rich and can afford a very extravagant lifestyle. Instead, it should simply be when one is debt-free, is able to afford and pay for the expenditure of their family and have the monetary means, savings, income to meet the needs for today and the future. (good definition of key terms) “Money can't buy you happiness.” (Dialogue) I believe most of us are very familiar with this quote and are now wondering, if money can’t buy us happiness, how or why does financial stability ensures a happy marriage? Couples get married not only to justify (word choice - as a testament of) their love for each other but also in view to start a family. (explanation) In today’s fast-paced...
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...Good Marriage Marriage is known as the oldest institution that binds two people together to an everlasting relationship. Marriage is sacred and one of the greatest commandments is to love one another. Making a good marriage takes a lot of work. Right after a couple gets married, the couple will often feel like their marriage will never have any problems. They think that they will love each other for the rest of their lives, that they will have a good marriage forever. However, as many married couples discover, having a good marriage does take a lot of work. In addition to have a good marriage couples must also have important characteristics. These characteristics such as love, communication and spending time together are like the building blocks of a good marriage. Marriage usually starts with one thing, and that thing is love. It’s because how can you marry someone if you don’t feel loved or if you don’t love that someone. Love brings couples together There are a variety of other general characteristics of a good marriage that couples shows towards each other, like respect for each other’s boundaries and privacy. You can see that it’s just the simple things that really make a marriage work. People have come to find out that communication is a key factor in maintaining good and lasting relationships, Communication should always remain open if we want our marriage to succeed. Lack of communication is one of the main reasons why many marriages end up...
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...Marriage has always been associated with something positive and solemn. It signifies the new level of relationship that embraces the man and woman. But it does not only deal with the festive ceremonies, but also obliges the newly wedded with the commitments that they have to follow and implement. Those commitments and responsibilities are prescribed by marriage code. And it is actually appears to be one of the most significant laws in the each country. And it plays an enormous role in China, since its appearance was even before the constitution of the newly founded PRC. The main reason for the importance of this code is the rapid population growth that should be controlled somehow. The marriage law in Russia also plays a vital role but there are some other aspects that might be definitely taken into consideration. Let us find out what are those special features and differences that occurs between Russian and Chinese marriage law. First of all, you should pay a great attention to the historical differences and characteristics. Even though globalization affected those countries dramatically, it is of great significance to discover some traits intrinsic to the history of this issue. That is because at least something from history affects the development of the legislature and might even influence the contemporary life, so, the historical express analysis is pivotal. Let us begin with the thing that made a dramatic impact in the history of China. “Three obedience and four virtues”...
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...Observe a strong marriage and you will find two people who effectively communicate. Conversely, a marriage on the rocks more often than not suffers from a lack of or ineffective communication. My own marriage failed initially, but recently we reunited more committed than ever to make this union last for our lifetimes. This class started right at the onset of our remarriage and I believe it was a Godsend to aid us with a plan of action aimed at developing a strong marriage this time around. There are several areas to be covered regarding our relationship that will reveal the strengths and weaknesses we have. After discussing I will share goals to improve and strengthen our relationship. Mate Selection My wife and I come from very similar backgrounds, yet think very differently when it comes to how we relate to family. My wife comes from a single parent home and has really close ties with her extended family. She, her sister, aunts and female cousins shared a lot of childhood experiences while growing up which formed a close knit long lasting bond with one another. Similarly, I too was raised by a single parent; my mother, who has gone on to be with God. I have two brothers (of which I am the second born) and I keep my inner circle small. Unlike my wife, I relate only to my brothers, my nieces and nephews; I care not for extended family interactions. Our selection of each other was probably more of a social structural perspective rather than evolutionary. We felt we had a...
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...Final Paper COM 200 Interpersonal Communication Instructor: Laticia Dezell June 18 ,2012 Dear, John and Jenny Congratulations on your first step in your journey through life together. This is an exciting and wondrous time that you will remember for the rest of your lives together. I remember when my wife and I started out together, the uncertainty, excitement, moving in together after our honeymoon. Speaking of honeymoons, life honeymoon period of the marriage soon will end and real life begins. This is the delicate balancing act that you and your lovely wife have to master to keep things fresh and fun throughout your lives together. I have learned a lot though my experience and would like to share with you those things that I have learned along the way that met help you experience life more fruitfully.There are going to be many times in your marriage that you are both will be angry with one another. Fighting will likely follow here are some ideas in working through the rough patches. All things are equal in your relationship. If you split the burden 50/50 your marriage will go a lot smoother.(James A. Kulik Sept.2011). When you are young you tend to think you have everything figured out. Well… you don’t. There is a lot of life to live and experiences to be had to give you wisdom and life experience. When you are married you become part of a team or partnership and you have to meet in middle or your life will be miserable. When you are you young to tend without knowing...
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...Abstract Regardless of situations in one’s life there comes a time when they are going to be faced with conflict. Conflict is inevitable, even in a marriage. However, it is how the conflict in a marriage that will determine how it affects the longevity of the marriage and the effects it has on any children involved and if the affects become detrimental to the parties involved. When there is unresolved conflict in a marriage it not only has an effect on the emotional well-being of those involved but also has an effect on the mental, spiritual and physical well-being of all individuals involved. This paper will discuss how conflict in marriage affects those involved as well as the longevity of the marriage itself. Studies have shown that conflict and disagreements within a marriage have and affect or couples and the relationships versus couples who are willing to confront their issues and talk their problems out. Individuals were studied over a ten day period using two separate groups to see how they dealt with conflict. The first group consisted of 128 individuals and their conflicts for a ten day period were recorded. The second group consisted of 75 couples in a laboratory setting. The couples were monitored to see how they related to their mate and how they responded to conflict in which they faced. This was to measure the commitment level of each of the mates before the discussions they had and after their discussions...
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...Marriage what does marriage mean. Marriage is a human reality founded on mutual consent and reciprocal love. Marriage is a bond between two people of the opposite sex that went in front of a minister and exchanged vows. I feel the most important qualities of marriage are love, trust and for a wife to be able to submit to her husband. Submitting I feel is the most difficult part of the marriage, I feel this way because it feel’s as if I don’t have that same control over my life as I did before I was married. I have made a few mistakes in the years I’ve been married. I always look at it like this thank God for forgiveness. In the Old Testament marriage was part of God’s purpose in creating people and the world. It was seen as life giving to children and to love and care for a family. Some of us now know that in the New Testament high standards were set for marriage. Jesus gave forgiveness for those who failed marriage. Jesus did not believe in divorce. Jesus said anyone who divorced ad those then remarried was committing adultery. The purpose for marriage is to commit yourself to the person you love for a lifetime, as well as to bring up your children in a secure and loving home. The purpose of marriage has so many; here are a few sexual relationships with one person, to have a friendship and companionship through life. Marriage is about sharing your life completely with that one partner. It’s about having and caring for children. Christian marriage is very...
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...The Suicide Tourist: Bringing Marriage and Family Together as One As people grow up, they think of what college they want to attend, what job they want to have, who they want to marry, and how many kids they want to have. Marriage and family are popular cultural aspects in the United States and around the world. Marriage and family can be shown through multiple views such as the media, magazines, and books. The video, The Suicide Tourist, demonstrates ways in which marriage and families plays a big role in decision-making in order to make someone happy. Craig Ewert’s wife believes that her husband is able to go through with this process of suicide injection, but knows she will miss him dearly once he passes. Their children will also be affected by this process and this event will bring their family as a whole closer together. While some people believe that Craig is doing the wrong thing and that his wife should be ashamed for allowing her husband to go through with this, I believe that it is the right thing if Craig and his wife both agree with what is going to happen. Even though Mary is losing her husband, there are also some benefits to Craig passing away from this disease. These benefits are that his wife and children will become stronger as individuals, come closer together as a family, and also financially they will be able to settle down. Mary has stuck with Craig throughout this entire journey and will be there for him when he passes away. During the video, you learn...
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...Everything around us is changing. Our society is broader and our global network is smaller than ever. Technology has permitted us the opportunity to become global citizens. Our world has evolved from the days of Abraham and Sarah, of being a patriarchial, agrarian society. We are now a society of consumers and capitalism drives our economy. Everything about our society has changed. Even for some, the definition of marriage, a covenant before God between one man and one woman, is also being challenged by gay rights activists. As man has evolved in his practice of Christianity, no longer being bound by the Mosaic law, has God changed his purpose for marriage? We know him to be, according to Psalm 102:27, a spiritual being who will never change or end. As God never changes neither does his definition of marriage. I will prove that the sanctity of marriage should be upheld as the standard of Christianity between one man and one woman. Marriage is a covenant before God. It is consummated by sexual intercourse between the man and the woman. Andreas Köstenberger, author of God, Marriage, and Family, advises on five marital concepts to which all Godly relationships must commit. First, marriage is permanent. Divorce is not an option except in certain circumstances advised by Jesus in Matthew 19:9 Those seeking to marry should seek out wise counsel. Second, marriage is sacred before God and he honors it because he created it. Next, marriage is the most intimate...
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...Same Sex -Marriage What comes to one’s mind when he or she hears same-sex marriage? Same sex marriage or gay marriage is the union of two people from the same-sex. In the United States marriage is approved, currently five states have legalized same-sex by vote to the State Legislature. The issue has been controversial, because for many people same-sex-marriage is considered immoral. Most religions see homosexuality as abnormality because of their religious believes. In the article “Gay Marriage, an Oxymoron” by Lisa Schiffren. In the article she claims that the basis for society to develop and support marriage is for people to engender and raise children in the normal form. Her allegation is that is that same-sex marriage should not be legalized because making it legal will change the definition society gives marriage, giving it a different definition that will try to make same-sex marriage equivalent to heterosexual marriage. Schifrin fails to argue in her article based on the following subjects of discussion: religion, the importance of children in marriage, the fairness of legal benefits. First Lisa Schifrin brings out religions, more specifically Judeo-Christians claims that the concept of same-sex marriage is contradictory. In her article she express in her writing. “Same-sex marriage” is inherently incompatible with our culture’s understanding of the institution. Marriage is essentially a lifelong compact between a man and a woman committed to sexual exclusivity...
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...Everything around us is changing. Our society is broader and our global network is smaller than ever. Technology has permitted us the opportunity to become global citizens. Our world has evolved from the days of Abraham and Sarah, of being a patriarchial, agrarian society. We are now a society of consumers and capitalism drives our economy. Everything about our society has changed. Even for some, the definition of marriage, a covenant before God between one man and one woman, is also being challenged by gay rights activists. As man has evolved in his practice of Christianity, no longer being bound by the Mosaic law, has God changed his purpose for marriage? We know him to be, according to Psalm 102:27, a spiritual being who will never change or end. As God never changes neither does his definition of marriage. I will prove that the sanctity of marriage should be upheld as the standard of Christianity between one man and one woman. Marriage is a covenant before God. It is consummated by sexual intercourse between the man and the woman. Andreas Köstenberger, author of God, Marriage, and Family, advises on five marital concepts to which all Godly relationships must commit. First, marriage is permanent. Divorce is not an option except in certain circumstances advised by Jesus in Matthew 19:9 Those seeking to marry should seek out wise counsel. Second, marriage is sacred before God and he honors it because he created it. Next, marriage is the most intimate...
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