Year 11

Cohabitation

In this lesson, we will continue our study of Relationships and Families by thinking about Cohabitation. We will recap the purpose of marriage and sex outside of marriage, look at current trends in the UK towards cohabitation and examine Islamic, Christian and non-religious views.

Year 11

Cohabitation

In this lesson, we will continue our study of Relationships and Families by thinking about Cohabitation. We will recap the purpose of marriage and sex outside of marriage, look at current trends in the UK towards cohabitation and examine Islamic, Christian and non-religious views.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Recap of purpose of marriage and sex outside of marriage.
  2. Current trends in the UK towards cohabitation.
  3. Islamic, Christian and non-religious views.

Equipment

You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.

Content guidance

  • Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.

Supervision

Adult supervision suggested

Licence

This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.

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8 Questions

Q1.
What is same-sex marriage?
The legally or formally recognized union of two people of the opposite sex as partners in a personal relationship
Correct answer: The legally or formally recognized union of two people of the same sex as partners in a personal relationship
Q2.
When were homosexual acts first made illegal?
1765
Correct answer: 1885
1994
1995
Q3.
When were civil partnerships first legally recognized?
2000
2001
Correct answer: 2004
2013
Q4.
When was same-sex marriage first legally recognized?
2000
2001
2004
Correct answer: 2013
Q5.
Which of the following is NOT an Islamic purpose for marriage?
Endless or lifelong relationship
One flesh (Sex)
Pattern for Society
Procreation
Rearing Children
Correct answer: Sacrament
Union
Q6.
When were homosexual acts first legalized?
1885
1965
Correct answer: 1967
1997
Q7.
Which of the following is the weakest argument against same-sex marriage?
Same-sex marriage does not enable sex in accordance with human anatomy
Same-sex marriage is sinful so cannot impart grace
Two married men or women cannot have their own biological children
Correct answer: Two married men or women may not commit to a lifelong marriage
Q8.
Why do humanists support same-sex marriage?
Correct answer: Equality
Eternity
Fraternity
Sorority

8 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following is NOT an Islamic purpose for marriage?
Endless or lifelong relationship
One flesh (Sex)
Pattern for Society
Procreation
Rearing Children
Correct answer: Sacrament
Union
Q2.
Which of the following Christian denominations consider sex outside marriage an immoral practice? (Tick 3 boxes)
Quakerism, or the Religious Society of Friends
Correct answer: The Anglican Communion
Correct answer: The Catholic Church
Correct answer: The Orthodox Church
Q3.
Complete the quotation from the Good News Bible: "But let them who find not the means for marriage __________ from sexual relations"
Correct answer: Abstain
Flee
Q4.
For which Christian denominations is marriage a sacrament? (select two)
The Anglican Communion
Correct answer: The Catholic Church
Correct answer: The Orthodox Church
The Religious Society of Friends or Quakerism
Q5.
Complete the quotation from the Good News Bible: "Marriage is to be __________________ by all."
Forsaken
Correct answer: Honoured
Practised
Rejected
Q6.
Which of the following Christian denominations allows cohabitation? (Select two)
Correct answer: The Anglican Communion
The Catholic Church
Correct answer: The Religious Society of Friends or Quakerism
Q7.
Which of the following is a humanist position on cohabitation?
Correct answer: Cohabitation is a legitimate alternative to marriage
Cohabitation is a step towards marriage
Cohabitation is an immoral practice
Q8.
Which of the following is The Anglican Communion's position on cohabitation?
Cohabitation is a legitimate alternative to marriage
Correct answer: Cohabitation is a step towards marriage but not ideal
Cohabitation is an immoral practice