Exam2:Dating

Question 1

a pattern of dating that involves women and men meeting in groups, playing similar roles in initiating dates and sharing equally in the cost of activities

Answer 1

getting together

Question 2

The term “dating” entered the American language during the ____.

Answer 2

1910s

Question 3

the process of mate selection eventually assumed a formal patterned referred to as ___, in this form of mate selection the initiative and control was in the hands of the woman

Answer 3

“calling”

Question 4

the next step after “calling”, very formal and upright relationship that developed only after ppl had become attracted or felt romantic abt each other. precursor of 20th century “going steady”

Answer 4

“keeping company”

Question 5

What had the most profound impact on mate selection in North America? some social scientists called it a “bundling bed on wheels”

Answer 5

Mass production of the automobile

Question 6

time period where youth were free to pursue personal interests and social life; new sexual intimacy as part of courtship process

Answer 6

1920s and 1930s

Question 7

stage btw casual dating nd engagement; an exclusive relationship with one person

Answer 7

going steady

Question 8

time period where dating was a filtering process where one person dated many ppl before settling down

Answer 8

1940s and 1950s

Question 9

time period where dating was transformed into a casual and spontaneous form of courtship; increases activism in young ppl and availability to contraceptives; women no longer waited to be asked out but initiated dates (women movement influence)

Answer 9

1960s and 1970s

Question 10

time period where dating started early and lasted longer than in previous generations; terms used included seeing, being with, going with someone, hooking up and hanging out, GOING OUT with someone

Answer 10

1980s and 1990s

Question 11

time period where ppl less concerned with dating and more concerned with friends, education, career, jobs, and establishing themselves, especially true for 20-30 yr olds

Answer 11

Today’s dating

Question 12

casual sex encounter ranging from meeting a friend, kissing, making out, touching, and oral stimulation to sexual intercourse with no expectation of future emotional commitment

Answer 12

hooking up

Question 13

The number of men to every 100 women. This is low for the African American Community

Answer 13

Sex ratio

Question 14

Endorse more traditional roles and have low sex ratio (men to every 100 women)

Answer 14

African American

Question 15

Upper and middle class dates later, working class to be socialized to delay gratification and focus on education and career preparation

Answer 15

Impact of social class on dating

Question 16

The perpetration or threat of an act of violence by at least one member of an unmarried couple on the other member within the context of dating or courtship, encompasses any form of sexual assault, physical violence, and verbal or emotional abuse

Answer 16

Dating violence