PS287 Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Relate, Isaac Newton, No Age
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Covering material not included in textbook: social convoy model of social relations. Theme of quality of relationships health: predominantly intimate relationships. Discussion, couple of media articles and videos. Social support: relationships health: type of social support you get. Quality of relationships: division of labour. Why: depends on the type of relationship, for example, in terms of gender roles. Transitional: men benefit more from the union. Arguably equal in terms of genetics: economically: Historically, women benefitted more on the financial level. Present day, it would be equal: socialization: Women are socialized to be more nurturing while men are more agentic and may not think about caring about themselves and taking care of themselves: men benefit: Pressure to be breadwinner: women benefit: Do you think married people are healthier than singles: depends on the type of lifestyle they live and what their schedule is like. Adopt behaviours: men are healthier than women in general.
