Sex love and romance

Page 1: Sex, Love, and Romance

Page 2: Sexual Scripts

• Definition: The "who, what, when, where, why" of sexual behaviors.

• Influencing Factors: Romantic ideology and behaviors typical in same-sex relationships.

• Hookup scripts:

  • Typically initiated by men.

  • Varied perceptions across cultures regarding dating, premarital sex, and arranged marriages.

Page 3: Adolescent Sexuality

• Average age of first intercourse: 16-18 years old.

• Gender Differences:

  • Women more likely than men to report unwanted first sexual experiences.

• Influential factors:

  • Peer pressure from best friends.

  • Direct pressure from partners.

  • Parental care versus control.

Page 4: Safer Sex

• Importance of accurate information about peer norms regarding sexual activity.

• Include protective practices in sexual scripts.

• Statistics:

  • 1 in 4 sexually active adolescent girls has an STI.

  • 50% of STI cases each year among individuals aged 15-24.

Page 5: Experience and Stigma

• Gap between romantic ideals versus reality in sexual experiences.

• First experiences differ:

  • Men more likely to describe them positively.

  • Women often describe mixed feelings: positive emotional experiences but can also include pain and negativity.

• Myths:

  • Masturbation does not cause blindness or other health issues.

Page 6: LGBTQ+ Community

• Higher risk of poverty among LGBTQ women due to:

  • Lower pay and high rates of violence and harassment.

  • Compromised access to healthcare.

• Dynamics of same-sex couples:

  • Generally report higher equality in labor division.

  • Increase in reported support and relationship satisfaction, especially among women.

  • Less likelihood of thoughts of separation when social support and satisfaction are controlled.

Page 7: Internet Dating

• Pros and cons of online dating not specified.

• Encourage critical reflection on the implications.

Page 8: Cultural Variations in the U.S.

• Stereotypes about African American women as sexually available (Jezebel archetype).

• Latinx communities may emphasize purity and abstinence, influenced by Catholicism.

• Asian Americans generally more sexually conservative.

• Machismo and marianismo: Hispanic ideals about gender roles.

Page 9: Double Standards

• Reduction of sexual double standards in the U.S. still evident:

  • Women judged more harshly than men for STIs and sexual behaviors like threesomes.

• Parents communicate differently about sex with sons compared to daughters.

• Phenomenon of purity balls and virginity pledges.

Page 10: Commitments

• Focus on women's roles in close relationships.

Page 11: Marriage

• Strong patriarchal traditions shape expectations:

  • Men expected to propose.

  • Prioritizing qualities: men prioritize physical appearance, women prioritize social status and personality.

• Various marriage types:

  • Traditional, modern, and egalitarian.

• Satisfaction levels:

  • Men typically report higher marital satisfaction & mental health benefits.

  • Lesbian couples communicate more effectively and resolve arguments more fairly.

Page 12: Marital Happiness Changes Over Time

• Pattern of happiness:

  • Honeymoon phase followed by decline after first child, then regaining happiness as children grow up.

• Wives report more dissatisfaction over time compared to husbands.

• Marriage often linked with better psychological adjustment, particularly benefits for men.

• Highest satisfaction associated with equal decision-making.

Page 13: Lesbian vs. Heterosexual Couples

• Communication and conflict resolution:

  • Lesbian couples demonstrate effective communication and positive discussions.

  • Higher levels of mutual satisfaction.

  • Value independence and share leisure activities.

Page 14: Divorce

• U.S. has the highest divorce rates among industrialized nations.

• 40% of marriages end in divorce within 15 years.

• Reasons cited for divorce:

  • Women more likely to discuss infidelity, substance abuse, and abuse.

  • Men often mention communication issues or uncertainty.

• Adjustment post-divorce:

  • Men struggle with adjustment, while women face significant financial impacts.

Page 15: Reasons for Divorce Given by Women and Men Equally

• Shared issues:

  1. Difficult communication.

  2. Financial handling issues.

  3. Infidelity.

  4. Personal issues of spouse.

  5. Lack of attention from spouse.

  6. Spousal habits.

  7. Sexual issues.

  8. Differences in interests.

  9. Disagreements over child-rearing.

  10. Problems with spouse's family.

Reasons for Divorce Given More Often by Women

1. Substance abuse problems.

2. Household responsibilities division.

3. Leisure activities.

4. Child care responsibilities division.

5. Physical violence.

6. Overworking spouse.

Source

• Hawkins, A.J., Willoughby, B.J., & Doherty, W.J. (2012). Reasons for divorce and openness to marital reconciliation. Journal of Divorce & Remarriage, 52, 453-463.

Page 16: Girls Not Brides

• Focus on the issues surrounding child marriage.