1. Discuss the controversy surrounding assisted reproductive technology due to the birth of eight children by Nadya Suleman (Octomom).
2. Compare the happiness of partnered gays and lesbians to that of legally married heterosexuals, cohabitating heterosexuals, and single gays. How does public and legal recognition of a relationship positively affect the relationship?
3. How does the occurrence of elder abuse differ between racial and ethnic groups? Support your answer with recent research.
4. What is the public/private split? How accurately does it reflect family life in the United States? Provide specific examples to illustrate your argument.
5. Discuss the ethical problems raised by the new reproductive technologies. Suggest ways in which these difficulties might be resolved. What implications are suggested for resolutions have for reproductive rights and freedom?