Year 8
Marriage and cohabiting
In this lesson we will explore what is meant by the terms "marriage" and "cohabiting". Exploring what makes a positive and healthy committed relationship
Year 8
Marriage and cohabiting
In this lesson we will explore what is meant by the terms "marriage" and "cohabiting". Exploring what makes a positive and healthy committed relationship
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Legal definitio. Protected status of married couple
- Common attributes of marriage within UK
- What it means to be a 'cohabiting' couple, in contrast to marriage
- How legal rights for cohabiting couples differ from married couples
- Issues around religious (and other) marriage ceremonies that are not legally recognised in the UK
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7 Questions
Q1.You can only be married to one person in the UK
You can only be married to one person in the UK
False
Q2.There are other ways to be with someone legally, aside from marriage
There are other ways to be with someone legally, aside from marriage
False
Q3.What's the legal age you can get married in the UK, without parental permission?
What's the legal age you can get married in the UK, without parental permission?
16
17
19
Q4.Is trust a trait of a healthy or unhealthy relationship?
Is trust a trait of a healthy or unhealthy relationship?
Un-healthy
Q5.Is honesty a trait of a healthy or unhealthy relationship?
Is honesty a trait of a healthy or unhealthy relationship?
Un-healthy
Q6.Is equality a trait of a healthy or unhealthy relationship?
Is equality a trait of a healthy or unhealthy relationship?
Un-healthy
Q7.Is deceitfulness a trait of a healthy or unhealthy relationship?
Is deceitfulness a trait of a healthy or unhealthy relationship?
Healthy
5 Questions
Q1.Fill in the gap: Marriage is the ______ or formally recognised union of two people.
Fill in the gap: Marriage is the ______ or formally recognised union of two people.
Celebration
Gathering
Selfie
Q2.Across the UK people of the "same-sex" can legally get married
Across the UK people of the "same-sex" can legally get married
False
Q3.Can you force someone into a marriage in the UK?
Can you force someone into a marriage in the UK?
Yes
Q4.Why might someone get married?
Why might someone get married?
Religious or cultural reasons.
Want for additional rights and protection.
Want to legally confirm their love.
Q5.Do you get an automatic right to a partner's assets if you are not married?
Do you get an automatic right to a partner's assets if you are not married?
Yes