What is the number one reason people say they get married?
Critical Analysis
Find answers to the following questions using the visual above, any links below, your big brain, and your knowledge of American government and politics:tical Analysis
Based on the data from the infographic above, according to the American general public, what is the most important reason to get married?
Explain which of the reasons listed in the chart above is the best reason to get married.
Explain which of the reasons listed in the chart above is the worst reason to get married.
Let’s say that the government wanted to increase the number of marriages in the U.S. List two policies the government could make to Achieve its goal?
There is a U.S. Department of energy, and the interior, and Treasury. Do you think there should be a U.S. Department of love? And if so, who would be the Secretary of Love?
If someone got down on their knee and asked you to marry them because they wanted financial stability, what would you tell them?
According to the National Retail Foundation, consumers are expected to spend a record $27.5 billion on Valentine's Day this year, up from last year's $25.8 billion and slightly above the previous record of $27.4 billion set in 2020. If a pizza costs an average of $17.81, how many pizzas could the U.S. purchase this year if we bought a bunch of pizza instead of celebrating Valentine’s Day?
Based on the visual below, what age group (not counting babies and toddlers) is most likely to be single?
25% of 40-year-olds have never been married, up from 6% in 1980. Why do you think the non-married rate is increasing so much?????
Tell your teacher you love them. Even if you don’t mean it, they will be grateful for the kind words.
Write and Discuss
Take ten minutes to write about the question at the top of the page and then discuss with your classmates.
Act on your Learning
Get married. If you aren’t ready for marriage, ask someone out for a Valentine’s date. If they say no, just remember that this is a class assignment so you don’t need to feel guilty or ashamed or anything negative like that.
Get Creative
Saint Valentine’s Day is the day of love and togetherness. If we were to have a day of hate or loneliness when would it be and how would we celebrate it? Share with your classmates.
Learning Extension*
Check out all the great love and marriage charts at Pew.
Your GoPo Valentine’s Day Video
