Writing Assignment #2 Marriage/Cohabitation/Singlehood Assignment Both singlehood and cohabitation are increasing in the U. S. Some of the reasons for this may include: 1. Today there are more liberal attitudes toward sexuality and marriage alternatives 2. Women have more lifestyle and employment options and often place greater focus on work and career than in the past 3. There may be an aversion to marriage on the part of children of divorced parents and among the previously divorced. 4. Young people are more likely to be looking to establish themselves financially before starting a family. 5. There may be an uneven ratio of "marriageable” men to women 6. The media (TV, films, etc.) often portray singlehood in a more favorable light today making this way of living more socially acceptable. thy songehoot and hasta Test the ideas listed above in one of two ways: Choose one of the following options: 1. Interview 5 people you know, ideally from a range of personal relationship circumstances, to determine which of the above explanations make the most sense to them. • Describe their demographic characteristics. • How do their perspectives agree or or disagree? What social factors might influence their perspectives? OR 2. Identify some web sites and provide links) dealing with singlehood and the “marriage market” and discuss how the issues cited above are addressed. How do their perspectives agree or disagree? The Main Focus of the Assignment: Based on your research, evaluate the degree of validity for each of the six potential explanations. Are some better explanations than others? Why or Why Not? Provide evidence for your arguments citing your "data" and any additional outside references that you employ​