Review on Dating, Marriage, and Gender Studies

Flashcards covering key concepts from lectures on dating, marriage, and gender studies.

How many dates did women go on, on average, per month in 1945?

12 dates per month.

What is a misuse of dating apps, as discussed in the lecture?

People mis-use them to catfish other people.

Have marriage rates increased or decreased since the 1960s?

Decreased.

How does the economy influence marriage decisions?

People may not get married due to insufficient money.

True or False: Black women have less desire to marry than white women.

False, both groups have similar marriage expectations.

What relationship exists between education, marriage, and happiness?

Individuals with higher education levels are more likely to marry and experience less stress.

What is the number one reason people give for getting married?

Love.

Which racial group is most likely to marry within their own group?

White people.

What trend exists between education levels and marriage?

People with similar education levels tend to marry.

Why might older people choose to cohabitate instead of getting married?

They may be widowed or divorced and seek companionship.

Name one benefit of marriage discussed in the text besides happiness.

Financial benefits.

What does the term sex refer to in sociology?

One's biological category of male or female.

What does the term gender mean according to sociologists?

A social category.

What is misguided about thinking 'women are the weaker sex'?

Women tend to live longer.

What does 'intersex' mean?

One appears to be one gender but has the biological parts of another gender.

What is gender socialization?

The process of assigning color-coded clothing to babies based on their gender.

True or False: The proportion of teenagers having sex has increased in recent decades.

False.

What did sociologist Amy Schalet study regarding Dutch and American parents?

Dutch parents are more open to discussing sex.

What is abstinence sex education?

Education that promotes no sex without discussion.

What does comprehensive sex education entail?

Education about safe sex practices.

What are social scripts in sociology?

Commonly understood 'rules' of dating.

What is the difference between romantic love and utilitarian love?

Romantic love is based on passion, while utilitarian love is practical.

What does the marriage promotion movement focus on?

Promoting the institution of marriage.

Have divorce rates gone up or down since the 1960s and 1980s?

Increased since the 1960s; decreased since the 1980s.

What are some common reasons people get divorced?

Unhappiness and financial issues.

What is the likelihood of divorce for someone marrying at 20 vs 25?

Someone marrying under 20 is twice as likely to divorce.

How does women's economic independence shape divorce?

Independence effect and the need for two incomes.