love and romantic relationships Flashcards
social script
a commonly understood pattern of interaction that serves as a model of behavior in familiar situations
the absence of scripts can be
extremely disorientating and confusing
shifting scripts
demise of the dating system
increasing acceptance of living together as a common stage in relationships
the incorporation of divorced and older singles (many with children)
technology
love
a deep affection and concern for another, with whom one feels a strong emotional bond
romantic love
the passionate devotion and attraction one person feels for another
romantic love as an ideal
mythical love is characterized by:
- unambiguous and clear, unique, permanent
utilitarian love
the practical, rational dedication of one person to another based on shared understanding and emotional commitment
romantic relationships
mutually acknowledged, ongoing interactions featuring heightened affection and intensity
mate selection
the process by which people choose each other for sexual or romantic relationships
understanding mate selection is critical for explaining the way families influence society through:
inequality, inclusion vs. exclusion, family dynamics
online dating
increases access to more potential partners, helps small/marginal groups find partners, promotes utilitarian models, fears it reduces commitment
hooking up
a casual sexual or romantic encounter without explicit commitment or exclusivity
gender and high heels
socialization: high heels help establish the difference between men and women in the minds of children
symbolic interaction: high heels help women “do gender”
feminism: high heels don’t just accentuate the hips; they make women less powerful physically
