In 2010-2015 coalition policy, which statement reflects the stance on marriage?

• A. The coalition sought to promote greater cohabitation over marriage to reduce family breakdown.
• B. There was a renewed emphasis on the importance of marriage, and promotion of marriage over cohabitation.
• C. The government promoted more cohabitation than marriage.
• D. The state should avoid intervening in relationships.

Answer: (B)

In this period, the government framed marriage as a key factor in family stability and children’s welfare, signaling a policy preference for marriage over other forms of partnership. The coalition aimed to promote marriage as the more desirable option and to support it through policy and messaging, rather than promoting cohabitation as equally valid for family stability. That’s why the statement about a renewed emphasis on the importance of marriage and promotion of marriage over cohabitation best captures their stance. The other options would contradict this emphasis by suggesting a shift toward greater cohabitation or minimal state intervention in relationships.