QUESTION 1

Read the statement below also answer the following questions

Families have changed in the last several decades. Instead of getting married, several people are living together or cohabiting. Few of these cohabitating couples eventually get married. Several of them break up. Very few stay together as cohabitants for long

(i) Explain the various reasons why do couples cohabit?

(ii) Explain the four categories of cohabitors as described by Roland Johnson

(iii) What are the most common alternatives to the family in Mauritius?

QUESTION 2

(a) Differentiate between a modified extended family and a reconstituted family

(b) Capitalism benefits from a large reserve labour force of women to keep wages down and profits up. Do you agree with the above statement Justify your answer

QUESTION 3

(a) Distinguish between segregated conjugal roles and integrated conjugal roles

(b) Examine the impact of industrialisation on families in the Mauritian society

QUESTION 4

(a) Distinguish between gender equality and gender equity

(b) How does socialization shape gender stereotypes?

QUESTION 5

(a) Discuss the main stages in the divorce process

(b) What is being done to combat domestic violence in the Mauritian society?