FRHD 1020 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Fetus, Intrusive Thought, Libido
9 Mar 2016
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Before 1920s dating was regulated by chaperones considered serious, commitment to marriage. After world war 1, less supervised dating became rite of passage to understand gender roles, status and identity. Four stages of dating casual dating, steady, dating engagement, and marriage. 1960"s to present more freedom for women men used to be initiators now women have more direct role less formal use of technology, having fun, and meeting new people. Today two individuals who are attending a function together purpose if for entertainment, not choosing a life partner having out or hooking up can be a source of pressure connected to social status single vs. relationship status. Skipper and nass (1968) identi ed four functions of dating. Gaining status highlight attractive and popular can increase status within social group. If your parent is considered attractive, it can improve the way people perceive you. Mate selection determine who would make a good life partner for you.
