1.2. Cohabitation

• Match the characteristic with the relationship type:

  Cohabitation ↔️ Informal, no legal status

  Marriage ↔️ Formal, legally recognized
• Match the perspective with its view on cohabitation:

  Religious ↔️ Morally wrong

  Secular ↔️ Personal choice
• Order the arguments for cohabitation based on their benefits:

  1️⃣ Compatibility Assessment

  2️⃣ Financial Advantages

  3️⃣ Personal Freedom

  4️⃣ Alternative to Marriage
• From a secular perspective, cohabitation is considered a valid form of relationship
• Religions such as Christianity and Islam teach that sexual activity should be reserved for marriage
• Match the perspective with its view on cohabitation:

  Religious Perspective ↔️ Morally wrong

  Secular Perspective ↔️ Personal choice
• Cohabitation refers to the act of two people living together in a sexual relationship
• Many religions, such as Christianity and Islam, teach that sexual activity should be reserved for marriage
• One argument for cohabitation is that it allows partners to assess compatibility
• From a religious perspective, cohabitation is seen as involving a sexual relationship outside of marriage
• Cohabitation is legally recognized in the same way as marriage.

  False
• Secular views on cohabitation emphasize individual freedoms and rights.


  True
• Cohabitation always provides greater financial stability than marriage.

  False
• Secular views on cohabitation emphasize adherence to religious doctrines.

  False
• Match the religious view with its stance on cohabitation:

  Christianity ↔️ Morally wrong

  Islam ↔️ Going against moral principles
• Secular views prioritize individual freedoms and rights over strict religious doctrines.


  True
• What financial advantage does cohabitation provide for partners?

  Shared living expenses
• What is one religious objection to cohabitation based on moral or religious grounds?

  Sexual relationship outside marriage
• In traditional communities, what social consequence might cohabiting couples face?

  Societal stigma
• Cohabitation refers to two people living together in a sexual relationship without being married.
• From a religious perspective, cohabitation is often viewed as morally acceptable since it promotes individual freedoms.

  False
• Match the perspective on cohabitation with its key viewpoint:

  Religious perspective ↔️ Cohabitation is morally wrong

  Secular perspective ↔️ Cohabitation is a personal choice
• Order the arguments in favor of cohabitation based on their associated benefits:

  1️⃣ Compatibility Assessment (Allows thorough assessment before marriage)

  2️⃣ Financial Advantages (Shares living expenses and enhances financial stability)

  3️⃣ Personal Freedom (Enables easier termination of the relationship)

  4️⃣ Alternative to Marriage (Provides an option for those not wishing to marry)
• Moral objections to cohabitation are often based on religious teachings that view sexual relations outside marriage as wrong.


  True
• Match the argument against cohabitation with its explanation:

  Moral/Religious Objections ↔️ Conflicts with religious teachings

  Lack of Commitment ↔️ May lead to instability

  Impact on Children ↔️ Concerns about negative outcomes

  Social Stigma ↔️ Judgment in traditional communities
• Cohabitation is an informal relationship with no legal recognition
• Unlike marriage, cohabitation involves no legal obligations or rights
• Order the arguments against cohabitation from most to least significant:

  1️⃣ Moral/Religious Objections

  2️⃣ Lack of Commitment

  3️⃣ Negative Impact on Children

  4️⃣ Social Stigma
• Religious perspectives view cohabitation as aligned with individual freedoms and rights.

  False
• What is the secular perspective on cohabitation compared to the religious view?

  Personal choice
• One argument in favor of cohabitation is that it allows for a thorough compatibility assessment before marriage.
• Match the argument for cohabitation with its benefit:

  Compatibility Assessment ↔️ Thorough assessment before marriage

  Financial Advantages ↔️ Shares living expenses

  Personal Freedom ↔️ Enables easier termination
• Cohabitation may negatively impact children due to concerns about instability compared to married households.

  True
• Cohabitation lacks the formal legal status and binding obligations of marriage.


  True
• What is a secular view on cohabitation often based on?

  Individual freedoms and rights
• From a secular perspective, cohabitation is considered a valid form of relationship
• Secular views emphasize individual liberties and personal autonomy
• Cohabitation provides personal freedom by enabling easier termination of the relationship
• Religious objections to cohabitation often stem from the belief that sexual activity should be reserved for marriage
• What is the legal status of cohabitation compared to marriage?

  Informal, no legal recognition