Review by Ruth Anderson

Western CultureWestern Culture

Review: Dating, Marriage and FamiliesReview: Dating, Marriage and Families

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1) In the West, where is it now becoming more and more common for people to meet dating partners?

– On the Internet

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2) In most countries in the West how old must you be to get married without anyone’s permission?

– 18 years old

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3) How has the average age of first marriage changed over time in the West?

–It has been going up since the 1960s

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Weddings include what?

– A white wedding dress– A veil on the bride– Bridesmaids and Maid of Honor– Groomsmen and Best Man– Flowers– Flower Girl and Ring Bearer– Rings– Rice throwing– Wedding cake– Honeymoon

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5) Same-sex marriages are performed nationwide in which countries?

– Netherlands – Belgium – Spain– Canada– South Africa– Norway– Sweden

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6) What is a Nuclear family?

– A family made up of a mother, a father and their child or children.

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7) What is the preferred family structure in the West?

– A boy and a girl

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8) What is an extended family?

– It extends beyond just the mother, father and children to include grandparents, aunts, uncles, grandchildren and cousins

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