Problem1. Understand the statement below and answer the given questions:
‘Families have changed in previous several decades. Instead of getting married, many people are living together or 'cohabiting'. Some of these cohabitating couples finally get married. Many of them break up. Very few stay together as cohabitants for long.’
Required:
Question1. Describe the various reasons why do couples cohabit?
Question2. Mention the four categories of cohabitors as described by Roland Johnson.
Question3. What are the most common alternatives to family in Mauritius?