Application and Discussion: Questions to Consider

  1. How are community and connection important to individuals? What theory best helps you understand this idea?
  2. How are kinship and family similar? Different?
  3. What  are the factors contribute to Union Formation?  Which ones have influenced you the most personally?
  4. In what ways does the government influence partnership, marriage, and break ups?
  5. How does societal stigma influence union formations?
  6. What are the issues related to equity when it comes to partnerships including marriage?
  7. If you were writing the laws and regulations around taxes and benefits related to union formations and kinship groups, what would they look like?

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