Directions: Interview a grandparent, a great-grandparent or someone from those generations. The person you select should be married or was married at one time. Ask the questions below. These are called open-ended questions because there are no set answers to choose from. Allow the person to answer freely. Then summarize the interview.
Questions for the Grandparent Interview
Gender _______
Age ______
Relationship to you ______________
How did people go about meeting and getting to know one another when you were a teenager or young adult?
In your marriage/family, what activities did women do within the household? What activities did men do within the household?
Did that change through your years of marriage?
Did you work outside the home?
How did you feel about working or not working?
How did others feel about your working or not working outside the home?
What is your current opinion regarding divorce?
Has your opinion changed through the years?
How do you feel about couples who live together before they get married?
Has your opinion changed through the years?
Analysis:
Summarize the results of the questions. Do you think the class, race, ethnicity, religion or education have an impact on the person's experiences or opinions. How so?
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