Jennifer Hirsch Chapters 4, 6, & 7Discussion QuestionsSlide 3Slide 4Slide 5Jennifer HirschJennifer HirschChapters 4, 6, & 7Chapters 4, 6, & 7Discussion QuestionsDiscussion QuestionsTopicTopicThe Balance of Power in MarriageThe Balance of Power in Marriage1.1.What does power look like in traditional marriages?What does power look like in traditional marriages?How is power expressed?How is power expressed?Do women lack power? ExplainDo women lack power? Explain2.2.Does power look different in modern marriages? Does power look different in modern marriages? Discuss the impact that living in the U.S. has on power relations.Discuss the impact that living in the U.S. has on power relations.Identify and discuss changes in men’s definition of masculinity.Identify and discuss changes in men’s definition of masculinity.Discuss domestic violenceDiscuss domestic violence3.3.Are modern marriages more equal? What are the Are modern marriages more equal? What are the benefits and cost of modern marriages to women?benefits and cost of modern marriages to women?Traditional: Traditional: Overt recognition of male Overt recognition of male power.power.But,But,Women “managed” men—women resisted.Women “managed” men—women resisted.Modern:Modern:Focus on shared decision making. Focus on shared decision making. Women have more freedom of movement.Women have more freedom of movement.But, class differences in how women experience U.S.But, class differences in how women experience U.S.Redefinition of masculinity—rejection of “macho” behavior.Redefinition of masculinity—rejection of “macho” behavior.Rejection of “beating” wife, but some retain the “right” to “slap” Rejection of “beating” wife, but some retain the “right” to “slap” wife to remind her of her place.wife to remind her of her place.Some resentment of the focus on individual rights in the U.S. Some resentment of the focus on individual rights in the U.S. (domestic violence law)(domestic violence law)Companionate marriage does not equate to equality for women. Companionate marriage does not equate to equality for women.TopicTopic • Reproductive behaviorsReproductive behaviors1.1.Identify and discuss the two key changes in Identify and discuss the two key changes in reproductive behaviors/choices for Mexican women reproductive behaviors/choices for Mexican women living in the U.S.?living in the U.S.?Which group of women are more likely to embraces these Which group of women are more likely to embraces these two changes? two changes? 2.2.How do women view birth control? What are their How do women view birth control? What are their fears? fears? Who is more likely to use technological Who is more likely to use technological methods?methods?Key Changes:Key Changes:A. Delayed childbearing (does not always A. Delayed childbearing (does not always play out in practice)play out in practice)B.B.Limit family size.Limit family size.Determining Factors:Determining Factors:Age and, to a lesser extent migration. Age and, to a lesser extent migration. Birth Control:Birth Control:Fear it will cause infertility.Fear it will cause infertility.Fear God will punish for using it.Fear God will punish for using it.Thus, a call to have at least one child before using Thus, a call to have at least one child before using technological methods of birth control. technological methods of birth control. Some still embrace traditional methods.Some still embrace traditional methods.Traditional methods coincide w/ companionate marriage Traditional methods coincide w/ companionate marriage (shows that sex for intimacy is important)(shows that sex for intimacy is important)Traditional methods believed to be better for reproductive Traditional methods believed to be better for reproductive health (i.e., does not cause infertility).health (i.e., does not cause
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