Question 1

At the current time, cohabitation (also known as common-law or consensual unions) has become prevalent in Canada, especially among older Canadians (aged 50 and over).

Accepted Answer

The answer of At the current time, cohabitation (also known...

Question 2

Today, Nunavut has the highest rate of common-law relationships in Canada.

Accepted Answer

Nunavut has the highest rate of common-law relationships in Canada, with over 50% of couples living together without being married.

Question 3

Cohabitation leads to more sharing of domestic work than does marriage and cohabitating women are more likely to participate in the labour market.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that cohabiting couples tend to have more egalitarian views on domestic work and gender roles, leading to more shared responsibilities. Additionally, cohabitating women often maintain a stronger attachment to the labor market compared to married women.

Question 4

About 225,000 individuals have immigrated to Canada each year since the early 1990s.

Accepted Answer

The given statement says that about 225,000 individuals have immigrated to Canada each year since the early 1990s, which is true.

Question 5

Reproductive technologies participate in broader patterns to facilitate new definitions of dating and romantic relationships.

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The answer of Reproductive technologies participate in broader patterns to...

Question 6

Plastic sexuality resulted from women's increasing economic and social independence and sexual freedom as a result of contraceptive pills and new reproductive technologies.

Accepted Answer

Plastic sexuality refers to the detachment of sexual activity from reproduction, facilitated by women's increased autonomy and control over their reproductive choices due to advancements like contraceptive pills and reproductive technologies.

Question 7

Couples in a "pure relationship" are exclusively committed to one another and intend to marry and have children together.

Accepted Answer

A "pure relationship" is based on mutual satisfaction and emotional connection, not necessarily on marriage or having children.

Question 8

People from Generation X are less likely to value marriage and tend to connect their personal growth to the formation and termination of intimate relationships.

Accepted Answer

People from Generation X are less likely to value marriage and tend to connect their personal growth to the formation and termination of intimate relationships.

Question 9

Scholars have found evidence that children raised in two-biological parent married families tend to have better educational, social, cognitive, and behavioural outcomes than children from married step, cohabiting, and single-parent families.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that children from two-biological parent married families often benefit from more stable environments, which can positively impact their development and outcomes.

Question 10

Historically, diverse forms of marriage were found among Indigenous populations, including polygamy and same-sex marriage.

Accepted Answer

Historically, many Indigenous cultures around the world have recognized various forms of marriage, including polygamous and same-sex unions, reflecting diverse social and cultural practices.

Question 11

Colonial politicians in Canada distinguished the "civilized" tradition of marriage as the only legally and socially accepted form of intimate relationship from the "ancient barbarians, heathens, and other peoples they characterized as uncivilized."

Accepted Answer

Colonial politicians in Canada, influenced by European norms, often viewed their own cultural practices, including marriage, as superior and "civilized," contrasting them with those of Indigenous peoples and other groups they deemed "uncivilized."

Question 12

In the 1800s, the Canadian government supported the immigration and labour of Chinese men to work as cheap labour on B. C. farming operations.

Accepted Answer

The Canadian government supported the immigration of Chinese men primarily for the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway, not specifically for farming operations in British Columbia.

Question 13

According to the Indian Act of 1876, if an Indian woman married a non-Indian man, she retained her Indian status, band membership, education and treaty rights, and the right to pass Indian status to her children.

Accepted Answer

Under the Indian Act of 1876, an Indian woman who married a non-Indian man lost her Indian status, band membership, and associated rights, and her children did not inherit Indian status.

Question 14

In 1985, the Divorce Act was revised and "no fault' provisions were included.

Accepted Answer

The Divorce Act in Canada was revised in 1985 to include "no fault" provisions, allowing couples to divorce without proving wrongdoing by either party.

Question 15

Canada was the second country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage.

Accepted Answer

The Netherlands was the first country to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001, and Canada was the fourth in 2005.

Question 16

Qualitative research of lesbian couples who adopted or planned a child found that they often do not marry, and those who did marry tend to be critical of and eschew dominant rituals attached to the "white wedding."

Accepted Answer

Qualitative research often reveals that lesbian couples may reject traditional marriage norms and rituals, such as the "white wedding," due to their critical stance on heteronormative traditions and a desire to create their own meaningful ceremonies.

Question 17

For the most part, children of immigrants who grow up in Canada tend to view marriage differently from their parents. However, recent scholarship suggests that the representations of intergenerational clash over traditions like arranged marriage are overblown.

Accepted Answer

Recent scholarship indicates that while there may be differences in views on marriage between immigrant parents and their children, the extent of intergenerational conflict over traditions like arranged marriage is often exaggerated.

Question 18

Social media have been part of the evolution of greater tolerance, openness, and debate over sexual expression and pleasure.

Accepted Answer

Social media platforms have provided spaces for discussions and sharing of diverse perspectives on sexual expression and pleasure, contributing to greater openness and tolerance.

Question 19

In the 1920s, dating was assisted by the invention of the automobile.

Accepted Answer

The invention of the automobile in the early 20th century provided young couples with more freedom and privacy, facilitating the practice of dating by allowing them to travel away from their homes and families.

Question 20

According to dating convention of the 1960s, men were expected to ask women out, pay for the date, and wait for the woman to initiate sex and intimacy.

Accepted Answer

In the 1960s, traditional dating conventions often expected men to take the lead in asking women out and paying for dates, but it was generally expected that men would initiate physical intimacy, not wait for the woman to do so.

Quiz 4: Intimacy, Commitment, and Family Formation

At the current time, cohabitation (also known as common-law or consensual unions) has become prevalent in Canada, especially among older Canadians (aged 50 and over).

Today, Nunavut has the highest rate of common-law relationships in Canada.

Cohabitation leads to more sharing of domestic work than does marriage and cohabitating women are more likely to participate in the labour market.

About 225,000 individuals have immigrated to Canada each year since the early 1990s.

Reproductive technologies participate in broader patterns to facilitate new definitions of dating and romantic relationships.

Plastic sexuality resulted from women's increasing economic and social independence and sexual freedom as a result of contraceptive pills and new reproductive technologies.

Couples in a "pure relationship" are exclusively committed to one another and intend to marry and have children together.

People from Generation X are less likely to value marriage and tend to connect their personal growth to the formation and termination of intimate relationships.

Scholars have found evidence that children raised in two-biological parent married families tend to have better educational, social, cognitive, and behavioural outcomes than children from married step, cohabiting, and single-parent families.

Historically, diverse forms of marriage were found among Indigenous populations, including polygamy and same-sex marriage.

Colonial politicians in Canada distinguished the "civilized" tradition of marriage as the only legally and socially accepted form of intimate relationship from the "ancient barbarians, heathens, and other peoples they characterized as uncivilized."

In the 1800s, the Canadian government supported the immigration and labour of Chinese men to work as cheap labour on B. C. farming operations.

According to the Indian Act of 1876, if an Indian woman married a non-Indian man, she retained her Indian status, band membership, education and treaty rights, and the right to pass Indian status to her children.

In 1985, the Divorce Act was revised and "no fault' provisions were included.

Canada was the second country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage.

Qualitative research of lesbian couples who adopted or planned a child found that they often do not marry, and those who did marry tend to be critical of and eschew dominant rituals attached to the "white wedding."

For the most part, children of immigrants who grow up in Canada tend to view marriage differently from their parents. However, recent scholarship suggests that the representations of intergenerational clash over traditions like arranged marriage are overblown.

Social media have been part of the evolution of greater tolerance, openness, and debate over sexual expression and pleasure.

In the 1920s, dating was assisted by the invention of the automobile.

According to dating convention of the 1960s, men were expected to ask women out, pay for the date, and wait for the woman to initiate sex and intimacy.