Lesson 3: Dating and Love Flashcards
1
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courting
A
- purpose: marriage
- no sexual intimacy
- familial supervision, v formal, marriage benefits fam
- men: show off resources to prove they’re good providers
- women: show desirability (purity/beauty) and nurturing (domestic labour)
2
Q
when/why did dating begin
A
- began in 1920s (recent)
- caused by: industrial revolution, school, tech advancements
3
Q
dating
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- purpose: socialize, fall in love
- intentions: long-term or short-term relationship, fun (fwb), flings
- often public, casual dates, no parents
4
Q
benefits of courting
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- no kids out of wedlock
- more familial support
- meet partners family
- clear roles (gender)
5
Q
commonalities between dating and courting
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- plan dates
- introduce partner to fam
- buy gifts (provider)
- clear intentions (promise rings)
- go out w makeup (desirability)
6
Q
where do most ppl find mates tdy
A
- school
- ecs
- friends
- work
- online**
- bars/clubs*
7
Q
script theory + where does it come from
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- unwritten dating rules/norms
- come from culture, friends, fam, media, life experiences
8
Q
examples of script theory
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- when to: kiss, hold hands, say ily, label relationship, meet parents, call someone
- how to end date/break up
9
Q
which tech advancements changed dating
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- phones
- cars (status/intimacy)
- TV (norms)
- internet (exposure to ppl/safety issues arise)
10
Q
what factors changed dating?
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- school: meet ppl
- industrial rev: cars, meet ppl at work
- tech: phone=privacy
11
Q
what impacted the shift to dating the most?
A
industrial revolution: making money/surviving alone
12
Q
pros of online dating (5)
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- choice*
- communication (less anxious)
- preferences
- lifestyle (24/7 comm’n)
- free
13
Q
cons of online dating (6)
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- dishonesty*
- paradox of choice*
- no physical compatibility
- catfishes
- unclear intentions
- become too picky
14
Q
paradox of choice
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too much choice leads to lack of satisfaction
15
Q
market experience theory
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dating a lot