Wk8 disc-assgn Assignment #1 (1 Page) Select two pairs of demographic differences from the following list: urban/rural, interracial/same race, one stay-at-home parent/dual career, higher/lower socioeconomic status, residency in a state where a legal union is possible/residency in a state where a legal union is not possible, secular/religious. Consider how the same-sex couples' parenting experiences might differ between each side of the categories you selected. Provide the two categories of demographic differences that you selected. Explain how the couple's relationship and their parenting experiences might differ between each side of the categories you selected. For example, if you chose urban/rural as one of your categories, explain how the experiences would differ if the couple lived in an urban area or if they lived in a rural area. Finally, explain how your counseling approach might differ based on the different experiences of the couple. The Assignment 2 (3-page paper): Explain how same-sex couples might be influenced by homonegativity on different levels: individually, in a relationship, within their families, and socially. Describe strategies a counselor might use to address homonegativity and support couples at one of the four levels. Explain why each strategy would be appropriate. Support your Assignment with specific references to all resources used in its preparation. You are to provide a reference list for all resources, including those in the Learning Resources for this course.

Wk8 disc-assgn Assignment #1 (1 Page) Select two pairs of demographic differences from the following list: urban/rural, interracial/same race, one stay-at-home parent/dual career, higher/lower socioeconomic status, residency in a state where a legal union is possible/residency in a state where a legal union is not possible, secular/religious. Consider how the same-sex couples' parenting experiences might differ between each side of the categories you selected. Provide the two categories of demographic differences that you selected. Explain how the couple's relationship and their parenting experiences might differ between each side of the categories you selected. For example, if you chose urban/rural as one of your categories, explain how the experiences would differ if the couple lived in an urban area or if they lived in a rural area. Finally, explain how your counseling approach might differ based on the different experiences of the couple. The Assignment 2 (3-page paper): Explain how same-sex couples might be influenced by homonegativity on different levels: individually, in a relationship, within their families, and socially. Describe strategies a counselor might use to address homonegativity and support couples at one of the four levels. Explain why each strategy would be appropriate. Support your Assignment with specific references to all resources used in its preparation. You are to provide a reference list for all resources, including those in the Learning Resources for this course.