FRHD 1020 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Equity Theory, Exogamy, Ovulation

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 1020
• Professor: Ruth Neustifter

Document Summary

Not all individuals date prior to marriage. Dating and mate selection cay occur at any age and may be repeated several times throughout the life course, but they are most prevalent in young adulthood. Prior to the 1920"s dating activities were closed regulated by parents or other family members (chaperones) and often occurred in the game of the female. Dating during this time was considered serious and an indication of commitment to marriage. The dating individuals did not sped time alone together and dating was done for the purposes of showing commitment to the intent of marriage, and not fun. The period between 1920s and 1960s was a the golden age of courtship . After world war 1, dating was less supervised and courtship then became an important rite of passage through which adults could refine gender roles, status, and identity. Causal dating, steady dating, engagement and marriage.